Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit-and-Run

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Hit-and-Run Lawyer Essex County — NJ Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Drive long enough and you will probably be involved in an accident. This is especially true if you are driving on congested New Jersey roads. Sometimes, people who are involved in accidents get scared. Perhaps you drove off after your accident because you weren’t thinking clearly. Or maybe you didn’t realize that you were even in an accident. Unfortunately, NJ prosecutors are notorious for seeking maximum penalties in hit-and-run accidents. Depending upon the circumstances, you could accumulate several traffic points and lose your license for a long time. In the worst cases, you could end up in jail.

The Tormey Law Firm is an experienced traffic defense team that fights for the rights of individuals who have been accused of traffic violations. We appear on a daily basis in courts throughout Essex County, NJ, including Nutley, Orange, and Glen Ridge. As a result, we have developed strong working relationships with local prosecutors who respect our work and know that we are tenacious litigators. Call the Tormey Law Firm now at 201-654-3464 to begin your defense.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident Statute: N.J.S.A. 39:4-129

The penalties for leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey are set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-129. The statute breaks down the violation into several categories:

Property Damage Only – First Offense
Property Damage Only – Second or Subsequent Offense
Personal Injury or Death

Penalties for Leaving the Scene in Essex County

The penalties for a hit-and-run accident vary, depending upon the type of damage caused and the number of prior offenses. Additionally, it is important to realize that if you cause significant injuries to another person, you could be subject to criminal charges.

Property Damage Only – First Offense:

Jail: Up to 30 days
Driver’s License Suspension: 6 months
Fine: $200–$400
Points on License: 2 points

Property Damage Only – Second Offense:

Jail: 30–90 days
Driver’s License Suspension: 1 year
Fine: $400–$600
Points on License: 2 points

Personal Injury or Death:

Jail: 180 days
Driver’s License Suspension: 1 year, with possibility of permanent loss of license for a second offense
Fine: $2,500–$5,000
Points on License: 8 points

Call a Fairfield Leaving the Scene of an Accident Lawyer

If you have been accused of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident in New Jersey, it is critical that you speak with a lawyer immediately. The Tormey Law Firm is prepared to fight your charges in court and challenge the prosecutor on all of the elements of proof in your case. Call us today at 201-654-3464 to discuss your charges, or email us to schedule a free consultation at our office in Newark, NJ.

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