Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage in Ohio is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a maximum fine of $500, and license suspension. In addition, if the victim dies or suffers a serious injury, any driver who flees the scene is guilty of a felony. Quick take: Leaving … Read more
Last verified: January 2026 Table of Contents Quick Summary North Dakota Hit and Run Statutes Explained When Hit and Run Is a Misdemeanor When Hit and Run Is a Felony Penalties for Leaving the Scene North Dakota Crash Statistics What to Do After an Accident How Fault Is Determined Statute of Limitations Possible Defenses Frequently … Read more
Last verified: January 2026 Table of Contents Quick Summary North Carolina Statute 20-166 Explained When Hit and Run Is a Misdemeanor When Hit and Run Is a Felony Penalties for Leaving the Scene North Carolina Crash Statistics Notable Hit and Run Cases What to Do After an Accident How Fault Is Determined Statute of Limitations … Read more
Also known as “mulct,” a fine is a monetary penalty that a court imposes as punishment for committing a crime. In the US, Pfizer paid the largest criminal and civil fine in pharmaceutical industry. The company paid a total of $2.3 billion in fines. Quick take: what does a criminal fine mean? Willful failure to … Read more
Yes, 911 calls are public records. However, state law determines what the information Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) may share with the public. Consequently, if you want to see the name, number, address, or personal information of the person who made a 911 call, you may need a court order. Scroll down to view the … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New York Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 600 governing leaving the scene of an incident without reporting. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New York Crash Statistics … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New Mexico Statutes NMSA 66-7-201 through 66-7-206 governing hit and run offenses. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New Mexico Crash Statistics Notable Cases Civil Liability and … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New Jersey Statutes NJSA 39:4-129 and 2C:12-1.1 governing hit and run offenses. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New Jersey Crash Statistics Notable Cases Civil Liability and … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 484E governing hit and run offenses. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run in Nevada Felony Hit and Run in Nevada Penalties and Sentencing Nevada Hit and Run Statistics Notable Cases … Read more
Last verified: January 2026. This page reflects current New Hampshire RSA Chapter 264 governing accidents and financial responsibility. 📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary Your Legal Obligations at the Scene Misdemeanor Hit and Run Felony Hit and Run Penalties and Sentencing New Hampshire Crash Statistics Notable Cases Civil Liability and Fault Possible … Read more