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Under 40-6-270, Georgia hit and run laws, leaving the scene of an accident without a valid reason can be a felony or misdemeanor. In addition, upon conviction, the state may suspend or revoke your driver’s license. Quick take: An accident escalates into a felony or misdemeanor if the driver flees the scene. You have a … Read more
Under Florida hit and run laws, leaving an accident scene is a misdemeanor if the collision results in no injuries. A hit-and-run escalates to a felony if anyone suffers injury or death. Prosecutors in Florida must prove that the accused drove the vehicle, caused an accident, and intentionally left the scene. Florida is a no-fault … Read more
Under Delaware hit and run laws, you must report an accident and remain at the scene until law enforcement arrives. You must also make a reasonable effort to assist the injured person. Consequently, an accident escalates into a crime if you flee the scene. Quick take: A hit and run escalates into a felony in … Read more
Under General Statutes 14-224, Connecticut hit and run law, an accident that results in property damage is a misdemeanor if the driver flees the scene and does not provide reasonable assistance to the injured party. Under Connecticut hit and run laws, a hit and run turns into a felony if the accused had motive such … Read more
Under 42-4-1601, Colorado hit and run laws, the first thing to do after an accident is to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene or close by. Failure to do stop and fulfill the requirements of 42-4-1603 will result in misdemeanor or felony charges. Quick take: Colorado hit and run laws You must remain at … Read more
Yes. Under California code section 20001, a hit-and-run is a misdemeanor if no one suffers injury or death. A hit and run escalates into a felony if the driver was drunk at the time, under the influence, acted negligently, or if the accident results in death. Quick take: California hit and run laws You may … Read more
Arkansas general provisions 27-53-102 and 27-53-103, Arkansas hit and run law. State that you must stay at the scene and render reasonable assistance to the injured party whenever an accident occurs. What happens if you flee? Quick take: Fleeing from the scene of an accident is a felony in Arkansas. If the accident does not … Read more
Under ARS 28-662, Arizona hit and run law, leaving the scene of an accident if no one is injured is a misdemeanor. However, if the victim suffers death or injury, the charges may escalate to vehicular homicide, manslaughter, using a vehicle as an offensive, and other charges that apply. Quick take: Failure to help the … Read more
Under Alaska statutes title 28.35.050 – Leaving the scene of an accident in Alaska is either a felony or misdemeanor. The facts presented determine the charges. Quick take: If you flee the scene of an accident, you are guilty of a misdemeanor if the accident results in property damage. If it results in injury or … Read more
Under Alabama law, leaving the scene of an accident is a class C felony if anyone suffered injury or death. The punishment is up to ten years in prison and a fine. Quick take: Leaving the scene of an accident is a felony in Alabama. State law requires you to provide reasonable assistance to anyone … Read more