Criminal Defense Attorney Tyler Chriscoe explains that in North Carolina there are almost 800 crashes per day and the law in North Carolina is clear.
If you are in an accident there are three things you have to do.
- You have to stop the vehicle immediately.
- You have to remain with the vehicle on the scene.
- You can not move the vehicle unless authorized to do so by law enforcement.
“Crash” is broadly defined by statute and involves any event causing property damage or injury by a vehicle in motion. It is a crime to drive away, walk away, or even allow the vehicle to be moved from the scene. Punishment for a hit-and-run can be severe. The punishment depends on how bad the accident was.
If you find yourself being charged with a hit and run contact our criminal defense team to discuss your legal options.