Virginia DUI Arrest Attorneys<\/a> Schedule an Appointment at One of Our Two Convenient Hampton Roads Offices Near You!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ link_font=”|700|||on|||#0a4a7c|” link_text_color=”#0a4a7c” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Hampton Roads criminal defense attorneys at The Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong>,<\/em> have more than 70 years of combined experience as the region\u2019s premier hit and run lawyers. Their knowledge of the law makes them capable of identifying defenses and using them successfully to achieve favorable results in a hit and run case.<\/p>\n Virginia Code \u00a746.2-894<\/strong><\/a> makes it a criminal offense to collide with another vehicle or person and cause property damage or injuries without doing the following:<\/p>\n Motorists who are too injured to comply with the reporting requirements must do so as soon after the accident as possible.<\/p>\n Passengers in vehicles involved in hit and run accidents could also face criminal charges. Virginia Code \u00a746.2-895<\/a><\/strong> imposes an obligation on passengers who are at least 16 years of age to report the accident to the police within 24 hours. This obligation applies to situations in which the driver flees without reporting the accident. Passengers who believe their driver is not complying with the law as far as reporting an accident should seek advice from hit and run attorneys as soon as possible to find out more about what their legal obligations might be and learn what they can do to satisfy them and avoid prosecution.<\/p>\n Drivers who collide with unattended vehicles or property, such as cars parked along the road or a fence or building, must comply with Virginia Code \u00a746.2-896<\/a> <\/strong>and make a reasonable effort to locate the owner. Once found, the owner must be provided with the driver\u2019s name, address, driver\u2019s license number and vehicle registration information.<\/p>\n If the owner cannot be located by a driver, the driver must leave a note in a conspicuous place at the scene of the crash with the information required by the statute. Drivers must also report the accident to the police within 24 hours. Under Virginia Code \u00a746.2-895<\/a>,<\/strong> passengers can be charged with leaving the scene if they fail to report the accident knowing the driver failed to do so.<\/p>\n The hit and run lawyers at the Hampton offices of the Lee law firm understand the implications of charges arising from leaving the scene of an accident. Drivers violating Virginia Code \u00a746.2-894<\/a><\/strong> could face the following charges and penalties:<\/p>\n Passengers violating the law obligating them to report hit and run collisions could be sentenced to serve up to five years in prison and pay a fine not to exceed $2,500 for committing a Class 6 felony if the accident resulted in death or injury to another person. If no one is killed or injured, but there is damage in excess of $250 to attended or unattended property, the fine could be as high as $2,500 and the passenger could face up to 12 months in a local jail for committing a Class 1 misdemeanor. The misdemeanor conviction also includes suspension of the person\u2019s driver\u2019s license for up to six months.<\/p>\n Simply because the property damage is $250 or less does not mean a passenger who violates the law escapes being punished. The violation is a Class 4 misdemeanor, and the penalty is a fine that could be as high as $250.<\/p>\n Something passengers and drivers should keep in mind about convictions for leaving an accident scene is the long-term consequences of a criminal record. Felony and misdemeanor convictions result in a criminal record that shows up on background checks most employers routinely perform on applicants for employment.<\/p>\n Hit and run accidents don’t go away. Police investigate them until they find out the individuals who were responsible. Eventually, they are arrested and criminal charges are filed.<\/p>\n Reporting the accident is the best thing people can do to protect themselves against criminal charges. However, if too much time has elapsed since the accident, it is best for them to speak to competent hit and run attorneys before making any statements to police about the matter.<\/p>\n Statements made to police can be used against the person in a criminal prosecution. The ability to speak to an attorney before being questioned by police is a right a person facing charges for not reporting an accident should exercise.<\/p>\n The traffic defense attorneys<\/a><\/strong> at The Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong><\/em>, are a person\u2019s best source of legal advice and experienced guidance when confronted by a hit and run case. Find out more about what they can do by calling (757) 896-0868<\/strong><\/a> to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Virginia Hit and Run Defense
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Any driver involved in an accident causing personal injuries or property damage is required by Virginia law to remain at the scene and provide identifying information to police and the other parties. Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation of the law as a felony<\/a><\/strong> with penalties that could include up to 10 years in prison. Motorists who face charges for a hit and run offense for not remaining at the scene of an accident need legal representation.<\/p>\nWhat Is a Hit and Run Offense?<\/h2>\n
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What People Should Do if They Failed to Report an Accident<\/h2>\n
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Hit and Run Traffic Offenses<\/h2>\r\n
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Any driver involved in an accident causing personal injuries or property damage is required by Virginia law to remain at the scene and provide identifying information to police and the other parties. Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation of the law as a felony<\/a><\/strong> with penalties that could include up to 10 years in prison. Motorists who face charges for a hit and run offense for not remaining at the scene of an accident need legal representation.\r\n\r\nThe Hampton Roads criminal defense attorneys at The Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong>,<\/em> have more than 70 years of combined experience as the region\u2019s premier hit and run lawyers. Their knowledge of the law makes them capable of identifying defenses and using them successfully to achieve favorable results in a hit and run case.\r\nWhat Is a Hit and Run Offense?<\/h2>\r\nVirginia Code \u00a746.2-894<\/strong><\/a> makes it a criminal offense to collide with another vehicle or person and cause property damage or injuries without doing the following:\r\n
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Penalties Associated With a Conviction in a Hit and Run Case<\/h2>\r\nThe hit and run lawyers at the Hampton offices of the Lee law firm understand the implications of charges arising from leaving the scene of an accident. Drivers violating Virginia Code \u00a746.2-894<\/a><\/strong> could face the following charges and penalties:\r\n
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What People Should Do if They Failed to Report an Accident<\/h2>\r\nHit and run accidents don't go away. Police investigate them until they find out the individuals who were responsible. Eventually, they are arrested and criminal charges are filed.\r\n\r\nReporting the accident is the best thing people can do to protect themselves against criminal charges. However, if too much time has elapsed since the accident, it is best for them to speak to competent hit and run attorneys before making any statements to police about the matter.\r\n\r\nStatements made to police can be used against the person in a criminal prosecution. The ability to speak to an attorney before being questioned by police is a right a person facing charges for not reporting an accident should exercise.\r\n
Hampton Roads Hit and Run Lawyers<\/h2>\r\nThe traffic defense attorneys<\/a><\/strong> at The Law Offices of John W. Lee, P.C.<\/strong><\/em>, are a person\u2019s best source of legal advice and experienced guidance when confronted by a hit and run case. Set an appointment with one of four convenient offices<\/a><\/strong> near you\u00a0 serving Hampton Roads - Newport News<\/a><\/strong>, Hampton<\/a><\/strong>, Virginia Beach<\/a><\/strong> and Chesapeake<\/a><\/strong>. Find out more about what they can do by calling (757) 896-0868<\/strong><\/a> to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3820","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3820"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3820\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10404,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3820\/revisions\/10404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadslawfirm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}