Defense of Arizona Hit-and-Run Charges
At The Gillespie Law Firm, our Phoenix hit and run lawyers advise and represent people facing misdemeanor and felony charges of hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident. These are very serious offenses under Arizona law, and they present a substantial risk of jail or prison time. To learn how a seasoned criminal defense attorney can protect your interests in an Arizona hit-and-run case, contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix for a free consultation.
Our firm's experience with the investigation and defense of complex cases can represent an important advantage for a hit-and-run defendant. Because of the high stakes involved in a hit-and-run prosecution, you should expect your defense team to develop the evidence that can protect you with a sense of urgency, even before the filing of formal charges whenever possible.
Prison sentences for Arizona hit and run resulting in serious injury or death are required to run consecutively to any other sentences related to the accident, for example DUI or endangerment charges. These sentences range in length from 30 months to 150 months, depending on various factors.
One of the most important ways to reduce your exposure to punishment for hit and run is to counter any prosecution evidence claiming to show that you caused the accident. We work with forensic experts from many disciplines to make sure that the facts that favor your position are discovered and clearly presented. Our track record of success in the resolution of motor vehicle felonies speaks to the effectiveness of our defense strategies and techniques.
Call 888-613-5322 for Advice About Your Defense Options
Even a hit-and-run accident that causes no injury can present a serious legal problem, with a six-month jail sentence and a one-year driver's license suspension the primary penalties. For the advice of an AV-rated* Arizona trial lawyer with 20 years of criminal practice experience, contact Craig Gillespie at The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
