Fort Lauderdale Hit & Run Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Fort Lauderdale

A "hit and run" occurs when a driver knowingly leaves the scene of an accident that resulted in property damage, injury or death. This offense is also commonly referred to as "leaving the scene of an accident" or "leaving the scene." It may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony in Florida, depending on the extent of damage or injury it causes.

Have you been accused of a hit and run? If you or someone you know needs legal counsel following an arrest or investigation involving leaving the scene of an accident, a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Marshall Geisser can help. We have been helping clients throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas for over two decades and are ready to put our experience to work for you.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit and Run

Depending on the specific circumstances of the offense, hit and run may be a misdemeanor or a felony. Generally speaking, a minor accident that results in property damage alone will be charged as a misdemeanor, where the defendant may face minimal jail time and fines. If someone is seriously injured, however, the defendant may face third degree felony charges and up to 5 years in prison if convicted. A hit and run causing death is the most serious of any of these charges. This is a form of manslaughter, and a defendant may even face up to 30 years in prison if convicted, depending on the case.

If you are interested in learning more about your legal rights and options in regard to your criminal charges, please do not hesitate to contact a Fort Lauderdale hit and run lawyer  at our firm for the experienced legal counsel you need.