Will my mother do jail time for a first offense involving a hit and run?

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Will my mother do jail time for a first offense involving a hit and run?

She backed up and struck a parked car by mistake. She left the scene because she thought the damage wasn’t that bad. Someone saw the incident

and reported it to the police. She then received a ticket for

Asked on March 6, 2016 under Criminal Law, New Jersey

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

Since this is a first offense, then it is unlikely that she would receive the most severe penalty. Further, there a defenses that may be put forth on her behalf that can assist her in fighting the charge. Since a criminal action is involved, she really should consult directly with a defense attoreny in the area of where this incident took place. They can use their local court contacts to her best advantage.


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