Hit and Run/Leaving the Scene of an Accident
A person convicted of hit and run charges in the state of Utah can be sentenced to jail for up to one year. If you are facing hit and run charges, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland.
Based in Salt Lake City, our lawyers represent clients throughout the state of Utah. We help people facing all types of serious traffic crimes, including DUI, hit and run charges and fleeing a police officer. If you are facing charges for a serious traffic crime, contact attorney Catherine Cleveland today at 801.456.2211.
No Case Too Complex
Law enforcement officers often assume that people who leave the scene of an accident are drunk, on drugs or otherwise driving in a reckless fashion. While there are people who flee the scene of an accident because they were driving while impaired, there are many people who are arrested for hit and run charges because they simply are confused or don't fully understand the law.
Hit and run charges can be complex because traffic accident victims sometimes are in a panic and lose sight of what they are doing. In some cases, they may have head trauma that affects their ability to reason.
Even if you were driving poorly or exercised poor judgment, you have a constitutional right to legal counsel. Our attorneys strongly believe that all people have a right to a vigorous defense. We understand that good people sometimes make mistakes in judgment. Everyone facing criminal charges deserves to be treated fairly.
Contact a Lawyer
If you have been charged with DUI, hit and run charges or another traffic charge, contact the law firm of Catherine R. Cleveland today.
