California Criminal Defense Attorney

San Diego Hit and Run Defense Lawyer

Defense attorney James N. Dicks has extensive experience with San Diego hit and run cases. A hit and run occurs when a person who is involved in an accident that causes property damage, injury or death does not stop or flees the scene. The person would have to know that they had been involved in an accident – and knowingly and willingly leave the scene – for it to qualify as a hit and run.

If you have been accused of a hit and run in San Diego, we may be able to help you. Attorney James Dicks offers a free consultation to anyone involved in a hit and run and will work to help you get the minimum sentence possible or get your case dismissed entirely.  With the defense of an experienced and dedicated lawyer, your future is in capable hands.

Hit & Run Penalties in California

California enforces strict penalties for hit and run cases. A hit and run may qualify as a felony or a misdemeanor, depending upon the situation.

• Misdemeanor hit and run: this type of hit and run is one which causes minimal property or personal damage. If found guilty of a misdemeanor hit and run, you may face a county jail prison term of up to 1 year and a fine of $1,000 to $10,000.
• Felony hit and run: a felony hit and run is a hit and run which causes permanent bodily injury or the death of one or more of the people involved in the accident. This may include a state prison sentence of 2, 3, or 4 years, a county jail term of at least 90 days to 1 year, and/or a $1,000 to $10,000 fine.

With either type of California hit and run, the court will use the defendant’s ability to pay the fine as a determining factor in what amount the fine will be set at.

Have you been accused of a hit and run in San Diego? Contact our offices today!