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New York City Hit and Run Defense Lawyer
Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting
Being involved in an auto accident can be a terrifying experience, especially if you were the one who caused the crash. Due to the high levels of fear, anxiety and stress involved in such cases, it is often very tempting to drive away from the scene of an accident instead of stopping and waiting for the police to arrive.
Any time there is an accident, each motorist is required to provide the following information to all other parties involved and/or to the police officer who arrives on the scene:
- Driver's license
- Resident address
- Insurance I.D. card
- Insurance provider and policy information
According to N.Y. VTL §600, leaving the scene of an accident without reporting the incident is a serious traffic violation and is punishable by high fines, time in jail, or both.
Accused of leaving the scene of an accident without reporting in NYC? Call Gannes & Musico at (877) 803-2603 to start discussing your defense. We serve all five boroughs, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Penalties for Leaving the Scene in New York
Failure to provide the proper information before leaving the scene of the incident will result in differing penalties, depending on the type of damage and/or injury caused in the accident.
Property Damage: NY VTL § 600(1)
In cases where there the damage was solely to property, leaving the scene without providing all necessary information will result in a fine of up to $250, up to 15 days in jail, or both.
Personal Injury: NY VTL § 600(2)
If personal injury was involved and a motorist leaves without exchanging all necessary information, it is a class B misdemeanor. As such, the violator will face a fine between $250 and $500, in addition to any other penalties. Repeat offenses could be considered a class A misdemeanor, or the offense could even be considered a class E felony if serious injury was involved, or a class D felony if the crash resulted in a death.
Call Gannes & Musico for a Free Case Review
Accused of leaving the scene of an accident in New York? Fight your charges today with assistance from Gannes & Musico, LLP! With more than 30 years of aggregate experience in New York traffic ticket defense, our legal team could provide the vigorous defense that you need in order to fight your citation.
As a graduate of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute—the nation's most rigorous and comprehensive trial practice training program—Attorney Margo Gannes has the knowledge and skill to defend you. Also, Attorney Philip Musico has handled thousands of cases and has gained a reputation of being one of New York's top trial lawyers.
With our legal team on your side, you can find peace of mind knowing that a skilled and competent attorney is fighting on your side. Our firm offers free initial consultations, so don't wait!
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Failure to Use Signal
We represented a client at Manhattan South in New York County charged with failure to signal. Facing two points and fines, he was found not guilty, avoiding both penalties.
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Disobey Traffic Device
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Disobey Traffic Device
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Child Seatbelt Ticket
We represented a client at Brooklyn South in Kings County who was charged with a child seatbelt violation. Facing three points and fines, our client was found not guilty, avoiding both penalties.
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