Inland Empire Hit and Run Defense Attorney
Criminal Lawyer in Riverside & San Bernardino County, California
Have you been arrested on suspicion of hit and run? Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious criminal charge which may result in mandatory jail or prison time, depending upon the severity of injuries suffered by the victim or victims.
Inland Empire defense attorney Richard Sudar is experienced in helping clients facing hit and run charges. At our firm, we offer a free consultation to discuss your charges and answer any questions that you may have so you can gain a clear understanding of what you're up against and what can be done to avoid a conviction and maximum penalties. Because attorney Richard Sudar provides personal attention and one-on-one service to each of his clients, he is able to personally evaluate a hit and run charge in order to build an innovative plan of defense that has the best chance of meeting the clients' individual goals and therefore reach the best case outcome possible.
Hit and Run Charges in Riverside, San Bernardino and Ontario
A “hit and run†occurs when a driver is involved in an auto accident and then knowingly and willfully leaves the scene without providing his/her contact and insurance information and without giving aid to anyone injured in the accident.
- Hit and run causing injury:
- Misdemeanor offense
- Up to 1 year in county jail
- Fine of $1,000 to $10,000
- Hit and run causing death:
- Felony offense
- 2, 3 or 4 years in state prison
- Fine of $1,000 to $10,000
A person who has been charged with a hit and run may also face a civil lawsuit as well, meaning he/she may be convicted in civil court and be held responsible for all of the victim's medical expenses, lost wages and emotional pain and suffering.
Inland Empire Hit and Run Lawyer: Richard Sudar
Be sure that you do not trust your case to a defense lawyer who cannot provide you with the representation you need in order to avoid a long prison sentence. Inland Empire defense lawyer Richard Sudar has experience as a former prosecutor and uses this along with his experience in criminal defense in order to provide his clients with on the best legal counsel at every step of their Inland Empire hit and run case.
Contact Inland Empire hit and run attorney Richard Sudar today! |