Newport Beach Hit and Run Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and Orange County, California

A hit and run occurs when a person involved in a motor vehicle accident causes property damage or personal injury to a third party and then leaves the scene without exchanging insurance information or rendering aid.

 A hit and run charge can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.  Classification usually will depend upon the person's criminal history, the extent of property damage caused by the accident, the extent of physical injuries caused by the accident, and if the person was under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both at the time of the accident.  When a DUI charge is involved, additional penalties will likely be assessed.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a hit and run in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, or anywhere in Orange County, it is paramount that you contact theNewport Beach hit and run defense lawyer at the firm as soon as possible. As a criminal defense attorney, Scott D. Hughes is dedicated to defending the rights of drivers who have been accused of involvement in a hit and run.  He can build a creative and effective defense strategy on your behalf as well as negotiate with prosecutors and judges in an effort to have the charges against you reduced or, in some cases, dropped entirely. It is best that he become involved as early as possible to provide guidance and direction as your case progresses.

Hit and Run

Leaving the scene of an accident may be viewed by the court as a blatant disregard for others. If convicted of a hit and run, you may be facing up to 3 years of probation, up to 6 months in a county jail, up to $1,000 in fines plus court-assessed penalties, restitution to victims, and 2 points on your driving record.  

Don't risk your future and your freedom. Consult with Newport Beach hit and run defense attorney Scott D. Hughes about your hit and run case.