If you left the scene of an accident and are now trying to figure out what happens next, here is the honest starting point. Leaving was the problem, not the collision. California charges hit-and-run for the leaving, regardless of who caused the crash. But what you do in the next few days matters more than…
You back out of a space, feel a bump, get out, and there’s a scuff on the car next to you — and no owner in sight. What you do in the next few minutes decides whether this stays a minor insurance matter or becomes a criminal charge. In California, driving away from a parked…
Road rage is not a crime you can be charged with by name. There is no Penal Code section called “road rage” — it is the label police, prosecutors, and news reports put on a traffic dispute that escalated, and the actual charges that follow can range from a traffic infraction to a violent felony…
You backed out of a space and clipped the car next to you, or caught a mailbox, a fence, or a parked truck — and you drove off. Maybe you didn’t think the damage was serious, maybe you didn’t realize you’d hit anything at all, and maybe it genuinely wasn’t your fault. Days later, a…
If you’re facing a felony hit and run charge in Murrieta, Temecula, or anywhere in Southwest Riverside County, the case will be handled at the Southwest Justice Center and prosecuted by the Riverside County District Attorney’s office — and the most important thing to understand is what actually has to be proven. A felony hit…
Riverside Police are looking for suspects in connection with what they described as the “intentional” hit-and-run killing of a 62-year-old Riverside man. As we see it, this story presents a good chance to discuss why it is important that alleged crimes fit the circumstances. The man was struck around 6:30 a.m. Sept. 14 as he…
44-year-old Brian T. of Murrieta stands accused of an alleged hit and run, after fleeing the scene of a tailgating accident at Veil Lake Resort. 42-year-old Kimberly M. suffered serious head trauma, after falling to the ground. “As Brian T. allegedly took a turn at about 10-15 mph, the rear end of the Silverado slid…
You’re driving. It’s a normal, ordinary day. Maybe you’re trying to get to work or school or just go home. Maybe you’re visiting friends or loved ones. Whatever the case, you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself in a car accident. In the ensuing confusion, you don’t give your information to the driver of the car…
Many people have their first encounter with law enforcement and the criminal justice system when arrested and charged with DUI. Whether the arrest took place after a stop at a roadside checkpoint over the holidays, due to a traffic violation, or in another type of traffic stop, before you plead guilty you should understand everything…
Hit-and-Run Accident Resulting In Death or Injury The main purpose behind the “hit-and-run” laws is something which you would expect: to make it illegal for all drivers, whether negligent or not, from leaving scene of an accident where an injured person is in danger for lack of medical treatment. According to California Vehicle Code sections…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
