A Car Accident Can Become A Criminal Offense In Fort Lauderdale

Were You Arrested For A Hit and Run In Fort Lauderdale

If you accidentally hit another car  or a pedestrian, you must  stop at the scene of the accident and   follow proper post-accident procedure.  This means you should exchange information with other driver(s) like name, contact information, and insurance information. If you hit  another car  or pedestrian and then leave the scene of the accident you  may face criminal charges. The specific charges  you may  face  will depend on the outcome of the accident. Penalties for a hit and run may include loss of driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, a felony arrest and a prison sentence.

DUI / DWI/ DWAI Charges

It is illegal for you  to drive while intoxicated or impaired and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher in Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward County.  If you  cause serious physical harm  or death and are charged with a  DUI, DWI or DWAI, you could be facing a very serious felony charge including:

•  aggravated vehicular assault,
• criminally negligent homicide,
• vehicular manslaughter
• murder in the second degree.

Reckless Driving

This is driving in a  manner that may endanger another person.

If you have been accused of or believe you will be facing any of these  charges contact our Fort Lauderdale Criminal defense law office immediately