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Hit and Run Charge Defense in Washington
A Case For a Hit and Run Lawyer
If you have been charged with Hit and Run in Washington you are being accused of a serious crime. You are subject to up to a year in jail, a $5,000 fine and license suspension in addition to higher insurance rates for up to three years.
Hit and Run “Attended” in Washington State (RCW 46.52.020)
This is a crime that involves hitting a vehicle where there is either a driver or an occupant who is not injured and then leaving the scene. If you are a driver who is involved in an accident with an occupied vehicle, you must stop and provide your name, address, insurance company, insurance policy number, vehicle license number, and driver’s license. If you leave the scene without providing this information and are later found, a charge of Hit and Run “Attended” will almost certainly be filed. The State has 2 years from the date of the incident to file charges.
The state must prove that you were aware of the accident. It is not necessary that you know or were aware that the other vehicle was occupied, even though this fact is what elevates the charge from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. If convicted of this section, your license will be revoked for a period of at least one year.
Hit and Run “Unattended” Laws in Washington State (RCW 46.52.010)
Washington law requires a person who has been involved in an accident that damages property (this could be an unoccupied car or some other property) to stop and provide his or her name, address, license, insurance company, and insurance policy number. If a driver is leaves the scene without providing this information, this charge could be filed. Hit and Run Unattended is a simple misdemeanor.
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R. McDonald
I had an excellent experience with this lawyer who helped me fight both a speeding ticket and a carpool (HOV) lane ticket — and got both of them dismissed.
From the beginning, he was very professional, responsive, and clearly knew exactly how to handle traffic cases. He explained the process in a simple and honest way, took care of everything, and made the whole situation completely stress-free for me.
What really stood out was how confident and prepared he was in court. Thanks to his work, I avoided points on my record and saved a lot of time and money.
If you’re looking for a reliable lawyer to fight traffic tickets and actually get results, I highly recommend him.
