Alameda & Contra Costa County Hit and Run Defense Lawyer
Hit & Run Defense in Alameda County and Contra Costa County
When a motorist fails to stop and exchange contact and insurance information with the other motorist(s) after a collision, he or she will be charged with hit & run and arrested shortly thereafter. If you have been charged with hit and run after fleeing the scene of an accident or failing to provide your information, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced defense attorney immediately. A skilled Alameda County & Contra Costa hit and run attorney can protect your rights and provide you with the defense you need to achieve the best results possible.
Defense for Hit & Run Charges in Contra Costa & Alameda Counties
Attorney Lynn Gorelick has made a career out of providing exceptional criminal defense to clients living in the Bay Area. Among the crimes Ms. Gorelick defends is hit & run. Ms. Gorelick has defended hundreds of clients charged with hit & run, and knows what defense strategies are most effective. From her experience, Ms. Gorelick has found that there are a number of different reasons as to why someone may leave the scene of a hit and run accident. Among them are:
- Driving without a license
- Driving on a suspended license
- Fear of losing one’s driver’s license
- Possibility of facing criminal charges
- Panic brought on by fear because the accident is one’s fault
Why Should I hire a Hit & Run Defense Attorney?
Regardless of your reason for leaving the scene of an accident, you should hire an experienced Hayward or Pleasanton hit & run defense lawyer like Lynn Gorelick to defend you in court. A hit & run conviction will result in a number of penalties that can make your future very difficult. Incarceration, steep fines, restitution to the victim, probation, community service, driver’s license suspension, and a mark on your criminal record are all very real penalties you will face if you are found guilty of hit & run.
Contact an Alameda and Contra Costa Hit & Run Defense Lawyer
Do not leave yourself vulnerable to criminal prosecution and life-changing penalties. Attorney Gorelick can assess your situation and take the necessary legal action to increase your chances of winning your case. Ms. Gorelick has more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense law, and has been able to help many clients avoid jail and prison sentences for hit & run. Ms. Gorelick takes her job as a defense attorney seriously, and is not satisfied until she has helped her clients overcome their charges. Ms. Gorelick would like nothing more than to apply her knowledge and experience of the law to help you fight your charges and preserve your rights and freedom.
If you have been charged with hit & run in Alameda County, Contra Costa County or throughout the Bay Area, do not waste anymore time. Contact the Gorelick Law Offices today at (510) 785-1444! A simple phone call can make the difference between a criminal conviction and a clear record.