Hit and Run Defense

The attorneys at the Law Offices of McGregor & Ernenwein are highly experienced in dealing with hit and run cases. If you or a loved one has been accused of a hit and run, please call our office today for a free consultation.

If you are involved in an auto accident in California, it is the law that you must stop and exchange information with the other driver involved. If you hit a parked car, you must leave your contact information for the owner of the car. If you fail to stop, you can be charged with a crime under section 20001 of the California Vehicle Code. These cases are referred to as "hit and run" cases.

A hit and run case can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If a serious injury is sustained by either a driver or a passenger, then felony charges can be filed in a hit and run case.

A hit and run charge is a serious criminal offense, and so is the penalty, which may include a suspended license, fines and jail time. In California, being convicted of a hit and run can also count as two points on your driving record. This can lead to increased insurance costs, or worse, suspension of your driving privilege.

The experienced defense attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein are ready to help you with your hit and run case. At McGregor & Ernenwein, we understand that not every hit and run case is cut and dried. We will listen to the individual facts of your case, and prepare a defense tailored to your needs. We have the expertise to successfully resolve hit and run cases utilizing a number of effective strategies.

For instance, the best result in a hit and run case is often reached by obtaining the cooperation of the other party in the accident. If the other party agrees to sign a "civil compromise" agreement in exchange for reimbursement of property damage and medical bills (if any), an experienced attorney can often negotiate a full dismissal of a client's hit and run charges.

The attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein are experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorneys, defending clients accused of hit and run throughout Southern California. If you or a loved one has been charged with committing a hit and run, call an experienced defense attorney at the Law Offices of McGregor & Ernenwein today.