Hit and Run Accident
Orange County - San Diego Criminal Lawyer
If you have an arrest for a hit and run accident
(leaving the scene of an accident), I can
help you. I am Orange County and San Diego
criminal defense lawyer Scott R. Cadzow, and I have tried over
100 criminal jury trials and successfully defended many
people arrested in Orange County and San
Diego for criminal traffic offenses, including
hit and run accidents.
If you need a skilled, experienced Orange
County or San Diego CA hit and run accident defense lawyer with a track
record of success, please call me at (949) 361-9413 or (760) 757-0110
for a free consultation. You will receive top quality representation
for a reasonable fee.
Hit and Run Accident Offense Facts
If you leave the scene of an accident,
even if you did not cause the accident, you may be charged with
a misdemeanor
or felony if a person or animal was injured
or property was damaged. The type of charge depends on the circumstances,
on whether a person
or animal was seriously injured, and on
whether previous similar convictions exist. If you leave the scene
of an accident and an injured person dies,
you may be charged with vehicular homicide
or manslaughter. If you leave the scene of an accident and an injured
animal dies, you may be charged
with animal abuse.
The punishments for leaving the scene of
an injury accident, even if you did not
cause the accident, can include large fines and jail or prison time
and suspension of your driver's
license. In certain cases, the State of
California may also take away your car.
Punishment for leaving the scene of an
accident that damages only property can include a fine of up to $1000
and six
months in jail, even if you did not cause
the accident. In certain cases, the State of California may also take
away your car.
For all of these charges, alternative sentences
may be given in certain cases. Because
the potential penalties are severe, it is important to obtain a skilled
criminal defense attorney as soon
as possible to obtain the best results
under the particular facts and law of your case. Your attorney's knowledge
of defenses, sentencing
guidelines, and alternative sentencing
options will be vital to obtaining the best outcome under the law
and facts of your case.
Attorney Scott R. Cadzow can help you by:
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Advising you and keeping you updated at all times on your case status |
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Arguing for lower bail |
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Accompanying you to the police or sheriff's station if they ask
you, in person or by letter, to bring your vehicle to the station
and tell them what happened at the time of the accident. Your statement
can be used against you in court in a later criminal prosecution
for fleeing the scene of an accident, and you should first obtain
legal counsel from a skilled criminal defense attorney. In some
cases your attorney may advise you not to give any statement |
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Investigating your case and gathering evidence supporting your
defenses. |
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Making court motions. These can include a motion
to suppress the evidence, which if successful can result in your
case being dismissed. |
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Evaluating all legal defenses available in your
case. Depending on the facts, these can include mistakes and inaccuracies
by the arresting officer, evidence that you were not driving, evidence
that you did not know you had been involved in an accident, and
other defenses |
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Seeking reduction of charges (when available) |
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Representing you at trial or in a plea bargain. In most misdemeanor
cases, you will not have to come to court |
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Presenting the best legal defenses for your case |
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Seeking alternative sentencing, or the lowest sentence
available. Alternative
sentences (available in some
cases) can include drug or alcohol rehabilitation programs, community
service, and other sentences. |
More benefits to selecting Attorney Scott R. Cadzow:
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Available every day, every hour. 24-hour in-person answering |
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16 years experience, hundreds of DUI and Felony DUI cases handled, track record of success, over 100 criminal trials |
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Attorney Cadzow personally handles your entire case |
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Top quality services at reasonable rates |
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Free first consultation |
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All major credit cards accepted |
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Immediate, courteous response |
I have personally defended many people charged
with a hit and run accident, vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter,
and / or other criminal traffic offenses in Orange County and San Diego,
California. If you or someone in your family has been arrested for a
hit and run accident, please call me for a free initial consultation
to learn how I can help you. I provide top quality representation for
a reasonable fee and accept all major credit cards.
For immediate help call 949.361.9413 or 760.757.0110 -- I will respond quickly:
Phone:
949.361.9413
760.757.0110
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Locations:
111 Avenida Del Mar
Suite 201
San Clemente, CA 92672
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380 South Melrose Drive
Suite 364
Vista, CA 92081
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I consider all criminal matters urgent and will respond as quickly as possible to your phone call.
Please call me any time, any day, at 949.361.9413 or 760.757.0110.
or fill out the form below -- I will respond quickly
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