Florida law requires anyone who is involved in a car accident to stay at the scene until a police officer arrives and takes down their statement. Leaving the scene of an accident that involves property damage or bodily injury without rendering aid or exchanging information is a crime. Causing an accident or bodily injury while driving under the influence (DUI) is also a crime and can result in aggravated DUI penalties. Be sure to retain a skilled Jacksonville DUI lawyer from Parks & Braxton, PA if you have been charged with leaving the scene of a DUI accident.

Leaving the scene is a third-degree felony under Florida Statutes §316.062. As such, the penalties include up to $5,000 and a state prison sentence of up to 5 years. Felonies can also have a strong impact on your criminal record and may contribute to a life sentence in prison under the Three Strikes Law. Consult an aggressive DUI lawyer at our firm right away to begin building a strong defense. Perhaps you were not involved in the accident at all, or you did stop to render aid but did not believe that there was any serious damage or injury. Whatever the case may be, Parks & Braxton, PA has the experience and aggression to defend you.