What to do if falsely accused of hit and run?

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My husband was sent a notice that his license was going to be suspended due to a hit and run in another part of the state. He wasn't in that city at the time of the hit and run, the type of automobile was different and the race of the driver was different. We have contacted multiple people in the police department and have been told twice that a letter was being sent that we could take to the DMV so that he wouldn't lose his license. We still haven't gotten a letter, and he is supposed to lose his license in a few days.

Asked 12/23/2009 under Criminal Defense | 901 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in South Carolina

Something is not adding up with what you have explained. I'm afraid that there is missing information. They cannot just send you a letter and suspend your license. He had to have been convicted of a hit and run first. Has he ever received a ticket? How do you know information about the driver and the car. Do you have a police report? Who sent your husband the letter saying his license was going to be suspended?

I can't advise you unless I understand the situation and it appears that I need more information.

I would suggest that you call me and let me ask you a few questions and I'll try and tell you how to get this cleared up.

Robert Johnston

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