What are the consequences of not stopping when involved in an accident?

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asked Jan 10, 2022 in Safety by 670ms (1,590 points)
What are the consequences of not stopping when involved in an accident?

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answered Jan 10, 2022 by Grauman (5,150 points)
The consequences of not stopping when involved in an accident are jail time, fines and even the possibility of losing your license.

When you get into an accident and don't stop and take off then you're gonna be charged with a Hit and Run.

When the police find you for the hit and run they will arrest you and a warrant for your arrest can be put out.

Prison or jail time is possible with hit and run crimes, especially in those that result in serious injury, property damage, or death.

A misdemeanor conviction can result in up to a year in jail, while felony convictions can result in a 10 year prison sentence, or longer. Fines.

Penalties for leaving the scene of an accident include fines and jail time and may be classified as either misdemeanors or felonies.

Typically, felony hit and run occurs when a driver leaves the scene of an accident in which a driver or pedestrian has been injured.

A hit-and-run is a crime that has to do with the aftermath of an accident rather than its cause.

The typical elements of a hit and run are a driver who was involved in a car crash failing to: stop at the scene of the collision.

Generally speaking, a hit and run occurs when you're involved in a car accident (either with a pedestrian, another car, or a fixed object) and then leaving the scene without stopping to identify yourself or render aid to anyone who might need assistance.

Leaving the scene of an accident is considered a criminal offense that can result in a penalty point endorsement, an unlimited fine, disqualification from driving or even imprisonment.

This process often enables the police to identify, locate and arrest the suspect for leaving the scene of the accident.

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