What can I do if I’m being falsely accused of drunk driving hit and run?
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What can I do if I’m being falsely accused of drunk driving hit and run?
I am being accused by the police of being drunk and hitting a parked car. However, my truck got hit on the same day on the same street as the other car. How if I was working inside a client’s house when the other car got hit?
Asked on July 7, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You retain an attorney immediately, for a start. You don't speak to *anyone* about this case unless and until your attorney says to--and you only say what your lawyer tells you that you can safely say. (And do not post on social media, email, text, etc. about it, either.) Working with your attorney and following his/her lead, gather evidence to support your position, such as:
* You say you were working inside a client's house at that time--can you get an affidavit from the client to that effect?
* Can a body shop, repair shop, and/or accident investigator look at your truck and the damage and find evidence supporting your version?
If what you say is true, you would not be liable. However, if the police believe you were DUI and hit and run, you'll need evidence to support your case; you'll need to avoid saying anything that can be used against you; and you need an attorney's help to present the evidence the right way. Hire the lawyer right away--given the seriously of the charges, it'll be the best investment you can make.
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