Boston Hit and Run Lawyer
Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Boston, Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, there are three main criminal offenses related to hit and run, or leaving the scene of an accident. The severity of charges and potential penalties that a defendant may face will primarily depend upon the extent of property damage or injury the accident caused. Additional factors that may influence sentencing include: whether the driver was driving under the influence (DUI), and any prior criminal convictions.
If you would like to find out how an experienced criminal defense attorney can protect your rights in the face of Boston hit and run charges, take a moment to contact the Law Offices of Thomas A. Brant. Your initial consultation is free. The firm provides aggressive and dedicated representation to clients facing all types of charges involving leaving the scene of an accident, including those involving property damage, injury, and death.
About Boston Hit and Run Charges
When a driver is involved in an accident (even one that he or she did not cause) he or she must stop at the scene and exchange information with the other driver involved, or with the person whose property was damaged. A failure to stop at the scene of an accident, when reasonably safe to do so, is a criminal offense. Following are the specific crimes associated with hit and run in Boston:
- Leaving the scene of property damage - leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage alone (fine of $20 to $200, imprisonment for 2 weeks to 2 years.)
- Leaving the scene of personal injury – leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury to another person (fine of $500 to $1,000, imprisonment for 6 months to 2 years.)
- Leaving the scene of personal injury resulting in death – leaving the scene of a fatal auto accident (fine of $1,000 to $5,000, up to 2 ½ years in jail or 10 years in prison, mandatory minimum of 1 year imprisonment.)
Contact Boston hit and run lawyer Thomas Brant today for a free case evaluation regarding your charges.