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Orange County Hit and Run Attorneys

Defending Clients Facing Hit & Run Charges in Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, & Los Angeles

A hit and run offense seems self-explanatory: A driver crashes into another vehicle or property and leaves the scene. But California laws apply to a range of behaviors, not just fleeing from the scene of an accident. When two or more vehicles collide or when someone crashes into a property, all people involved must adhere to their legal duties. Failing to do everything the law requires of a driver involved in a collision – even if the driver was not at fault – can lead to a hit and run arrest.

Depending on the circumstances, Orange County hit and run cases are prosecuted under California Vehicle Code §20001 or §20002. Our Orange County hit and run lawyers, at the Law Offices of Randy Collins represent drivers charged with these offenses.

Are you facing charges for a hit and run? Call the Law Offices of Randy Collins today at (844) 285-9559 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our hit and run lawyers in Orange County.

California Hit and Run Law

In California, a hit and run is defined as fleeing the scene or refusing to provide identification after an accident causing injury or property damage. The distinction between a misdemeanor and felony hit and run lies in who or what was injured.

Under California Vehicle Code § 20002 VC, a misdemeanor hit and run occurs when an accident results in property damage only. According to California Vehicle Code § 20001 VC, a felony hit and run is one in which the accident results in injury to another person.

Can You Get Arrested for a Hit and Run?

Because a hit and run is a violation of California law, it’s possible a person can be arrested for engaging in such conduct.

A person may be arrested for misdemeanor hit and run if they:

  • Failed to perform any required duty under California law,
  • Knew that they were involved in an accident that caused or probably caused property damage, and
  • The failure to perform the duty was lawful.

An arrest for felony hit and run may occur in accidents involving factors similar to those listed above, except that another person was injured or killed rather than only property being damaged.

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