What is the usual punishment for a hit and run first time offender?

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What is the usual punishment for a hit and run first time offender?

I’m only 17, had my license for 2 days and hit a parked car. No one was hurt, just property damage. I’m a good kid, never got on trouble, straight a student everything. I just panicked. What’s goning happen? My court date is in a month.

Asked on August 23, 2012 under Criminal Law, North Carolina

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I sugegst that you retain a criminal defense attorney to represent you at the upcoming criminal matter in that any offered plea deal will be better with an attorney representing yourself as opposed to you doing so on your own.

As to a general sentence for a conviction of a "hit and run" where there is no personal injury and no major property damage, there is usually a fine of $1,000 or so, no jail, community service work and restitution for the damages.


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