Orlando Hit & Run Attorneys

Criminal Defense for Hit and Run Charges in Florida

Leaving the scene of an auto accident is a serious criminal offense. Even if you did not cause the accident, you may still face criminal charges for leaving without exchanging driver and insurance information with the other party or parties involved. This offense is commonly referred to as "hit and run" or "leaving the scene." Florida law is particularly harsh on hit and run offenses, and a conviction of this kind may result in imprisonment in state prison, fines, driver's license suspension and other serious criminal penalties.

Rivas Law Firm, P.A. represents clients throughout Orlando, Florida who have been charged with hit and run. With over 17 years of combined legal experience and a tireless dedication to our clients' rights, our attorneys provide the aggressive legal counsel our clients need to reach better outcomes for their cases. When you work with an Orlando hit and run lawyer at our firm, you can feel confident that we will guide you through the legal process and give you the personal attention and representation you need.

Orlando Hit and Run Offenses

A driver who is involved in an auto accident causing injury to another person must stop immediately at the scene of the accident and remain there until he or she has: exchanged driver, insurance and contact information with the other party and rendered medical assistance (such as calling an ambulance) if necessary. Willfully leaving the scene of an auto accident causing injury is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison. Enhanced penalties and more serious charges may apply if the other party loses their life.

You need an experienced attorney to defend your rights if you've been accused of any type of hit and run offense in Orlando, Florida. Our firm represents clients facing simple hit and run charges, as well as those involving injury and death, and those associated with DUI.

Contact an Orlando hit and run attorney at Rivas Law Firm, P.A. today for a free consultation regarding your case.