What are the consequences for a hit and run involving a parked car?
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What are the consequences for a hit and run involving a parked car?
I hit a parked car and drove off (like an idiot). A witness noticed the event and contacted the police. I went to the police station that night and filled out a report. I filed a claim with my insurance and they have accessed and wrote the victim a check for the damages already. I have to go to court next month for the incident. The citation I received is for careless driving, failing to leave information, and failing to report an accident. What consequences are in for me? I have a clean driving and criminal record.
Asked on January 19, 2012 under Criminal Law, Colorado
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you attend the upcoming court hearing with a criminal defense attorney to assist you and to do all the talking. If the offenses are infractions as opposed to misdemeanor charges, then the worst result if convicted is a fine and points as to your driving record.
If the charges are misdemeanors, then if you get convicted, you could pay a fine, be jailed, have a criminal record and points assessed as to your driving record.
Possibly the suggested criminal defense attorney that you should retain could work some settlement with the prosecution much better than what you could do on your own.
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