If someone were to change lanes and cause another person to swerve off the road, what would be the consequences if they left but later came back?
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If someone were to change lanes and cause another person to swerve off the road, what would be the consequences if they left but later came back?
My friend continued to drive for a mile after this happened to collect himself. Then he turned around and decided to go back. Neither he or his passenger saw a wreck but they did notice someone following them and they took the license plate number. I’m not sure if there was any damage. What could some of the consequences and solutions to this?
Asked on December 1, 2011 under Criminal Law, Louisiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From the facts that you have written if one causes an accident and does not within a reasonable time stop and assist at the scene but rather continues on down the road, what is described is a "hit and run" situation which is a criminal act.
However, if the person returns to the scene within a reasonable amount of time then possibly the conduct would not fall within the statutory definition of a "hit and run". What is a resaonable amount of time to return is decided on a case by case basis of each accident.
The consequences for a hit and run could be a criminal charge, conviction, jail, fines and a permanent criminal record.
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