To schedule a free consultation regarding your hit and run charges, call 602-715-0908<\/a> as soon as possible. There\u2019s no time to waste!<\/p>\n When a motorist hits another automobile, person, or property with their car and then flees the accident scene, this is considered a hit and run accident. In Arizona, a driver is legally required to stop and render reasonable assistance after any type of accident. As such, a person who flees the scene of an accident without stopping to complete these actions may face hefty fines and prison time.<\/p>\n A driver may flee the scene of an accident for a variety of reasons. The following are some of the most prevalent:<\/p>\n A hit and run is a serious violation that can result in penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony charge. Essentially, what it comes down to is whether or not there were injuries. When there is an injury resulting from a hit and run accident, the driver faces felony hit and run charges. When there are no injuries following a hit and run, the driver typically receives a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Arizona provides specific statutes for the circumstances surrounding the hit and run accident that dictate which scenarios qualify as a felony and which qualify as a misdemeanor offense. These can be found in ARS 28-661, 662, 663, 664, 665, and 666.<\/p>\n You can find Arizona hit and run laws under Arizona\u2019s Revised Statutes sections 28-661 through 28-666. Each section provides the responsibilities of a driver when they have hit either a person, property, or another car, whether attended or unattended. Leaving the scene of an accident is a violation of all of these statutes. We will further break down each of these laws below.<\/p>\n This section states the following:<\/p>\n A driver involved in an accident resulting in death or serious physical injury and who fails to stop is guilty of a class 3 felony, except that if the driver was responsible for the accident, in which they are guilty of a class 2 felony.<\/i><\/p>\n A driver involved in an accident resulting in an injury other than death or serious physical injury and who fails to stop is guilty of a class 5 felony.<\/i><\/p>\n This section states the following:<\/p>\n The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle driven or attended by another person must:\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n This section states the following:<\/p>\n The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury, death, or damage to a vehicle driven or attended by another person must:<\/i><\/p>\n This section states the following:<\/p>\n The driver of a vehicle that collides with an unattended vehicle should immediately:<\/i><\/p>\n This section states the following:<\/p>\n The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally on or adjacent to a highway must:<\/i><\/p>\n This section states the following:<\/p>\n The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person shall give notice of the accident immediately by the quickest means of communication, whether oral or written, to either:<\/i><\/p>\n When no injuries result from the hit and run, you can expect a much less severe charge than if someone were to suffer injuries. Here are the penalties for a misdemeanor hit and run accident with no injuries:<\/p>\n Damage to Non-Vehicle Property<\/b><\/p>\n Class 3 Misdemeanor<\/a>. Maximum penalty includes 30 days in jail, 1 year probation, and a $500 fine plus surcharges.<\/p>\n Damage to Parked Vehicle<\/b><\/p>\n Class 3 Misdemeanor. Maximum penalty includes 30 days in jail, 1 year probation, and a $500 fine plus surcharges.<\/p>\n Damage to Vehicle but No Resulting Injury<\/b><\/p>\n Class 2 Misdemeanor<\/a>. Maximum penalty includes 4 months jail time, 2 years of probation, and a $750 fine plus surcharges.<\/p>\n Here are the penalties for a felony hit and run accident resulting in another\u2019s injuries.<\/p>\n Accident Resulting in Non-Serious Injury<\/b><\/p>\n Class 5 Felony<\/a>. Maximum penalty includes 2.5 years in prison (more if you have a prior felony conviction) and loss of driver\u2019s license for 3 years.<\/p>\n Accident Resulting in Serious Injury or Death (Not Your Fault)<\/b><\/p>\n Class 3 Felony<\/a>. Maximum penalty includes 8.75 years (more if you have a prior felony conviction) and loss of driver\u2019s license for 5 years.<\/p>\n Accident Resulting in Serious Injury or Death (Your Fault)<\/b><\/p>\n Class 2 Felony<\/a>. Maximum penalty includes 12.5 years (more if you have a prior felony conviction) and loss of driver\u2019s license for 10 years.<\/p>\n Bel\u00e9n Olmedo Guerra knows the severe penalties that come with hit and run charges and how severely something like this can influence your life and future. She has defended the rights of several clients accused of a hit and run and has a successful track record for having these cases dismissed, dropped, or at the very least, reduced.<\/p>\n At Bel\u00e9n Law Firm, our Phoenix criminal defense attorneys<\/a> apply our expansive knowledge of Arizona hit and run laws and experience in the courtroom to your case to ensure you get the best possible outcome. If you\u2019ve fled the scene after an accident, you need to act FAST. Call our skilled Phoenix hit and run defense attorney today at 602-715-0908<\/a> or complete our online intake form to schedule your free initial consultation.What Happens if You Hit and Run in Arizona?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nARS 28-661 \u2013 666<\/h2>\n
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Penalty for Hit and Run: No Injuries<\/h2>\n
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