Does misdeamenor leaving the scene of an accident generally require an attorney?

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Does misdeamenor leaving the scene of an accident generally require an attorney?

Asked on May 1, 2015 under Criminal Law, Nebraska

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

A misdemeanor is a criminal charge and any time a person is facing such a charge they should retain legal representation. An experienced criminal lawyer might be able to get the charge thrown out, get it reduced to a lesser charge or win an acquittal.

A criminal record can have have liftetime consequences; it can effect employment, professional liceses and student loans, to mention a few.

At this point, you should retain an attorney who practices in the area of where all of this occurred. They can use their contacts at the local court to your best advantage.

 


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