Minneapolis Hit & Run Lawyer

Have you been charged with hit and run?

When someone leaves the scene of an accident willfully and intentionally, it is called a hit and run.  If you have been involved in a car accident where there has been bodily harm, property damage, or the death of another, it is your legal duty to stop your vehicle at the accident scene.  You must then give the other driver or property owner your insurance information, driver's license, and contact information.  If you flee the scene of an accident, you may be charged with a serious crime.

If you are implicated in an accident that may have been  a hit and run, or if your have been notified by the  Minneapolis Police Department about such an accident, it is crucial that you contact a Minneapolis criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of William K. Bulmer II as soon as possible.  If the accident also occurred while you were driving under the influence, the penalties you may be facing are very serious ones.  I will evaluate your case at no charge and provide you with a strong defense.

Penalties for Hit and Run Accidents

Sentences for a hit and run are based upon the results of the accident.  If an accident results in substantial bodily harm or less, you are facing up to one year in jail and $3000 in fines.  If there was great bodily harm, which is a felony, the sentence will be up to 2 years in prison and a fine of up to $4000.  If death results from the accident, you could be facing up to 3 years in prison, and a fine of up to $5000.  If you do not report an accident, you risk suspension of your driver's license.

In Minnesota, the crime of hit and run is aggressively prosecuted.  I will do a full examination of the circumstances of the accident, and your intent when leaving the scene.  There may be reasons that could be reasonable for your actions, such as being injured or not knowing that there was physical contact with another vehicle.  I will protect your legal rights and help you to avoid any severe criminal actions that may be brought against you.

Contact a Minneapolis Hit & Run Attorney today for a clear understanding of your legal options if you have been charged with hit and run.