Can I press charges on a person who hit my car and left the scene without informing me?
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Can I press charges on a person who hit my car and left the scene without informing me?
I have witnesses that saw it.
Asked on December 8, 2015 under Criminal Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Assuming that you can identify this person and you have witnesses to the incident, then you can file a complaint with the police. It will then be up to the prsecutor's office whether or not to proceed and file charges against this person. Additionally, you have civil remedies here. At this point, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in car accident cases.
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