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
The penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury in North Dakota is up to 360 days in jail plus a maximum fine of $3000. If anyone dies or suffers a serious injury, the charges may escalate into class C felony or class B felony charges if the accident resulted from negligence. Quick … Read more
In North Carolina, an accident becomes a crime if anyone involved leaves the scene without fulfilling statutory obligations. For example, state statute section 20-166 says that you must stop your vehicle immediately after an accident, exchange contact information, and render reasonable assistance to anyone who needs it. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident … 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
Under title 6 section 600, New York Hit and Run laws, leaving the scene of an accident without reporting, or exchanging information with the struck person is a felony or misdemeanor. The amount of damage done determines the charges. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in New York You must call the police … Read more
Leaving the scene of an accident in New Mexico may result in felony charges if anyone suffers death or injury. Apart from time in prison. The court may also suspend or revoke your driving privileges. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in New Mexico A DUI hit and run resulting in death is … Read more
The penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey is up to 180 days in jail and a maximum fine of $5000. In addition, if anyone suffers injury or death, a hit-and-run becomes a felony. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey Stopping and rendering aid is a … Read more
You are guilty of a misdemeanor if you leave the scene of an accident involving property damage and a felony if anyone suffers death or injury. That is according to NRS 484E.010 and NRS 484.020, Nevada hit and run laws. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in Nevada An accident involving property damage … Read more
Under New Hampshire code section 264:25, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage is a misdemeanor. If anyone dies or suffers a serious injury, a hit-and-run escalates into a felony. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in New Hampshire If the accident results in death or injury, filing a false police … Read more