I HIT SOMEONE AND LEFT THE SEEN WITHOUT STOPPING AND TURNED MYSELF IN A FEW DAYS LATER, DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY?
In Kansas, a driver charged with leaving the scene of an accident faces both criminal and civil liability. You can face jail, fines, loss of license and a civil lawsuit. Considering the implications, I would suggest you contact an attorney. In the meantime, avoiding making statements or signing anything until a lawyer has spoken with you. I handle these types of cases. Feel free to email me at sean@roadlawyer.net if you want to discuss this further.
Sean Santoro/Licensed in KS and MO
Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious charge and may result in jail time or loss of license and a large fine in excess of $500. I suggest that you go to the police station with a lawyer to turn yourself in. Tthere is not a lot the lawyer can do for you at the police station, however, it will prevent the police from questioning you about the accident and keep it limited to a booking procedure and obtain a court date. I suggest you obtain a lawyer for this charge if you can afford.
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