If you are found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident, is that a misdemeanor or a felony?
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If you are found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident, is that a misdemeanor or a felony?
The driver of the other vehicle was not injured nor was there any real damage to their vehicle.
Asked on March 7, 2012 under Criminal Law, Alabama
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
This depends on your particualr state law. In Michigan, leaving the scene of the accident where there has been no injury or death is a Misdemeanor. If there was an injury or death, the charge can be increased to a felony. Not certain if you have been found guilty or not, but I would advise you to speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area for more specifics based on the facts of what happened.
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