Criminal defense attorney Michael Becker explains 3 ways that someone accused of a hit-and-run car accident can fight their charges in court and prove their innocence.

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When someone is arrested or accused of a hit-and-run there are a number of defenses and mitigation strategies that a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney can use to help get the charges reduced or dismissed.

Two defenses to the crime of hit-and-run are that:

1.) You had an emergency such as driving to the hospital with your pregnant wife

2.) You honestly didn't realize you hit the other car

In cases where those defenses are not a viable strategy to fight the hit-and-run charges, it may be possible to use a mitigation to lessen the charges, or get the charges dismissed completely by:

1.) Arguing that there were no injuries and no property damage

2.) Agreeing to a "civil compromise" where the accused agrees to pay the victim for all their expenses and damages related to the alleged hit-and-run

Those strategies, when employed correctly by a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney, can help keep a hit-and-run conviction off of your criminal record.

If you or a loved one is charged with a crime we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.