{"id":7685,"date":"2021-03-08T06:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T06:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/?p=7685"},"modified":"2021-03-08T06:12:29","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T06:12:29","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-i-get-in-a-hit-and-run-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/what-do-i-do-if-i-get-in-a-hit-and-run-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Do if I Get in a Hit and Run in California?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a California driver, you need to know about the state\u2019s hit and run laws, even before car accidents occur.<\/p>\n

If your car gets into an accidental collision with a parked vehicle, you can\u2019t just drive away and pray that there are no witnesses.<\/p>\n

If you do that, it would fall under California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20002 as a misdemeanor hit and run. It states that an individual at fault in a motor vehicle accident cannot leave the scene without properly identifying themselves to the owner of the damaged property. You should leave your contact information for the damaged vehicle\u2019s owner<\/p>\n

If the car accident<\/strong><\/a> involves bodily injury or fatalities, it would fall under California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20001, which may make it a felony.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll discuss the details of these vehicle codes below, including the prohibitions, penalties, and defenses. If you want to know more about your specific case, it\u2019s best to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Our Upland lawyers from the Law Offices of Marc Grossman are your best bet to help you when you get into a hit and run accident.<\/p>\n

Misdemeanor: California Vehicle Code \u00a7 20002<\/h1>\n

<\/span>Prohibitions<\/span><\/h2>
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