Hit and Run Defense Lawyer in Houston

Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit & Run)

Leaving the scene of an accident, also referred to as "hit and run," is a very serious offense in Texas. Even if a driver has been drinking, he or she is legally responsible to stop after being involved in an accident of any kind (with another occupied or unoccupied vehicle, property or highway signs, pedestrians, etc.). Failure to do so can lead to much stiffer penalties than might originally apply. Leaving the scene of an accident in which serious injury or death is incurred is a third-degree felony in the state of Texas. Other types of hit and runs are considered misdemeanors but can carry harsh penalties, jail time, community service, and license suspension. If you have been involved in a DWI accident in which you fled the scene, you will need to contact a Houston DWI lawyer immediately to begin mounting your defense.

A strong legal team can help you in court by calling eyewitness accounts of the incident into question or garnering some physical evidence inadmissible if it was collected inappropriately. They can also work to explain your side of the story in court and to minimize your sentence.

Houston DWI Attorney for Hit and Run Cases

If you have been charged with leaving the scene of a DWI-related accident, you will need a skilled and tenacious team of DWI defense lawyers in your corner. At the firm of Stradley, Chernoff, & Alford, we will utilize our experience and qualifications in your defense, with 3 partners who are board certified in criminal law. We will research all aspects of your case so we can make sure you get the fairest trial possible and receive fair and reasonable treatment. We know that facing a DWI and hit and run charges can be confusing and scary, but we can help ease your mind by providing you with first-rate legal counsel today.

Act now to find out how allegations of leaving the scene of an accident could affect your case. Contact a Houston DWI lawyer today to obtain excellent legal representation in your DWI case.