El Cajon DUI Defense Attorney
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
After a person has fled the scene of a car accident they usually regret doing so. There are lots of reasons why someone might react in a way that is not normal behavior. They could have been afraid of the consequences that would come with the accident. If they were under the influence, the alcohol or drugs could have impaired their judgment, and they didn’t want to get a DUI as well as the other accident related charges. If the accident happened to be very minor, they may have not even known that an impact or accident even happened. Regardless of why they left the scene, every driver has obligations they need to follow that come with the privilege of having a driver’s license.
The El Cajon DUI attorneys at our law firm understand what it takes to successfully defend your case. DUI Crew’s expertise allows us to spot the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and ask the hard questions for them when defending you.
Stopping at the Scene of an Accident
By California state law, drivers are required to stop if they have been part of an accident. If you have left the scene, you must return right away, or you will be charged with a count of hit and run. After you stop, you must:
Contact an El Cajon DUI attorney immediately if you have been arrested for leaving the scene of an accident.