Will a hit and run stay on your record?

As you can see, the typical length of time an accident can remain on your record is three to five years. But it’s important to check the driving record requirements in your state as they may be different.

What happens in a hit and run case?

Everyone charged with Hit and Run criminal offense, must go through a legal process in court. At the beginning, all people accused of a hit and run have a right to be notified of the charges they are facing. The legal process may end with a trial to determine guilt or innocence. However, there are many important steps between these two events.

Do you want to avoid a hit and run charge?

You don’t want to do the wrong thing. These are all common feelings and emotions our clients have. Our law firm is dedicated to helping our clients make every effort to cooperate and work with the police to avoid hit and run charges being filed against you.

What happens at an arraignment for a hit and run?

At arraignment you appear before a judge and are formally notified of the charge (s) filed against you and asked to enter a plea. If you have hired a private attorney prior to arraignment for all hit and runs that are not felonies, you may be able to “waive” your arraignmen t and not attend, thus avoiding one court appearance.

What happens if you plead not guilty to a hit and run?

Both the judge and the prosecutor understand that pleading not guilty is a legal step and not an attempt to avoid responsibility. At arraignment, the judge will impose conditions that you must abide by while the case is pending to avoid being taken into custody.