If I was involved in a hit and run several weeks ago, should I obtain a criminal defense attorney?
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If I was involved in a hit and run several weeks ago, should I obtain a criminal defense attorney?
It was in a parking garage that had cameras. I am unsure if there was a witness. The car I hit had its bumper partially fall off. I was hoping for the situation to blow over. Today, I saw two cop cars in my neighborhood. They left in about an hour or so. I realize I could be facing a class A misdemeanor or class D felony. I checked if there was a warrant out for my arrest in three counties. There is no warrant. Can they arrest me?
Asked on July 12, 2014 under Criminal Law, Missouri
Answers:
Gregory Abbott / Consumer Law Northwest
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If they couldn't have arrested you before, they certainly can now that you have publically confessed to having committed a possible felony. Shut up and only talk about this with a local criminal defense attorney in person. Or, perhaps, you could consider actually taking responsibility for for own actions.
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