A hit and run allegation on top of a DUI raises the stakes. The defense starts with the facts: what happened, who saw it, and what the evidence can actually prove.
The short answer. If you are accused of leaving the scene, the defense investigates the facts, witness statements and forensics behind the allegation, and reviews the stop, the arrest and the reliability of any chemical or observational evidence. You still have a DMV deadline: you generally have 10 days to request a hearing to avoid an automatic suspension.
Two kinds of allegations can sit in one case: that you drove under the influence, and that you left the scene. Each has to be proven. A crash alone does not make a DUI a felony, and an injury must be tied to the driver’s unlawful act or neglect. Collision facts, witness accounts and the documentation of the scene all matter.
| When | What happens | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest or contact | Investigation of the collision and the driver | You call us; avoid statements on the scene |
| Within 10 days | The DMV hearing window | We request it and review the paperwork |
| Evidence stage | Reports, witness statements, scene documentation | We investigate facts, witnesses and forensics |
| Resolution | Challenge, negotiation or trial | We focus on what the prosecution can actually prove |
A tight, fact-driven review of the collision details, the witness statements, and the reports from first observations through testing, while running the court case and the DMV case as one strategy. When the evidence is disputed or overstated, the focus is on challenging what the prosecution can actually prove and on negotiating to limit criminal exposure and protect your future.
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Related services: DUI With Injury, Felony DUI, DMV Administrative Hearings.
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Sources: Our articles on DUI with an accident or injury, DUI blood tests and field sobriety tests. The information on this page is general and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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Call a lawyer, avoid statements on the scene, and remember your DMV deadline: you generally have 10 days to request a hearing to avoid an automatic suspension.
The facts, witness statements and forensics, and how law enforcement documented the scene, from first observations through reports and testing.
Yes. As in other DUI cases, the defense reviews the stop and arrest and the reliability of any chemical or observational evidence.
Not automatically. A crash alone does not make a DUI a felony. See our Felony DUI and DUI With Injury pages for how those charges work.
These official sources give general information on this topic. They are not legal advice.
