Florida LAW HIT and RUN ACCIDENTS
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When an Accident Becomes Hit and Run

Hit and Run accidents are the result of one party causing damage to an additional party's property or person and leaving the scene before producing the proper driver documentation. Hit and Run charges can be both misdemeanors and felonies, depending on the severeness of the accident.

HIT AND RUN - KNOW THE Florida LAW. In Florida, the driver of any motor vehicle that has been involved in an accident or collision, regardless of the level of severeness or extent of injury, must stop, find the owner of the damaged property and produce his or her driver documentation. Failing to do so could result in criminal charges for Florida Hit and Run.

The Florida Law regarding Hit and Run has no exceptions. The types of accidents that are eligible for Hit and Run charges variety from simple fender benders on parked, unoccupied vehicles to accidents involving death or severe injury.

WHY DRIVER DOCUMENTATION IS IMPORTANT.  The best way to avoid a Florida Hit and Run charge is to stop after an accident or collision and immediately exchange your driver documentation. If the damaged property is unoccupied, leaving a visible note with your contact information and evidence and proven facts surrounding the case is acceptable. In all cases, the police must be notified!

HIT AND RUN CHARGES - MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY?  Florida Hit and Run charges can be classified as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the severeness of the accident, extent of damage, and defendant's past criminal record.

Hit and Run Misdemeanor - For minor traffic accidents, such as fender benders and other minimal property damage with no physical injuries, a misdemeanor charge is the the majority likely assessment. Based upon to Florida Law, a Hit and Run Misdemeanor is defined as, "a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in property damage."

Hit and Run Felony - When Hit and Run results in bodily injury or death, a felony will be charged. Based upon to Florida Law, a Hit and Run Felony is defined as, "a failure to immediately stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving death or permanent injury to any person(s) associated with the accident."

In either case, misdemeanor or felony, a Florida criminal defense attorney is needed to ensure your best possible Hit and Run defense.

PENALTIES FOR A HIT AND RUN CONVICTION
Based on no matter a hit & run misdemeanor or hit & run felony is charged, penalties for hit 'n run variety from no prison time (plus fines and restitution) to one year in prison and, with additional severe cases, time in Florida state prison.

HIRING THE RIGHT ATTORNEY
The attorneys at The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. are experienced in defending Florida Hit and Run cases. For first time offenders, Mr. Bryan' clients rarely serve prison time. In some cases, William works out an agreement with the victim, Judge, and District Attorney, called a "civil compromise", which results in a dismissal of the defendant's criminal judicial processs.

If in fact you have been involved in a Florida Hit and Run accident, please call the criminal defense attorneys at The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. to discuss the evidence and proven facts that surround your case.

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If in fact you have been arrested or under investigation for Hit and Run in Florida, it is significant that you hire an experienced Orlando Hit and Run criminal defense attorney to represent you. The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. will work relentlessly to mount a successful defense to the charges with which you have been charged. As a former Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 10 years, William H. Bryan III is well versed in the strategies and tactics of the prosecution and can predict and anticipate the next move and how to aggressively defend Hit and Run in the state of Florida. We are a strong defender of our clients' consitutional rights and will do everything in our power to protect and defend them. William H. Bryan III, Esq. is an aggressive Orlando Hit and Run criminal defense lawyer who will organize and prepare every aspect of your Hit and Run case up to and including trial.