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Charged with a Hit & Run in Fairfax, Virginia?

Hit and run is a felony traffic violation. If convicted of this offense, a driver may face imprisonment in state prison, as well as heavy fines, driver’s license suspension and more. If you have been arrested for hit and run, you will need a defense lawyer on your side that can assert your rights throughout all court proceedings and help you avoid a conviction for this offense. A felony conviction may stay on your criminal record for life, affecting your ability to get employment, professional licenses and certain loans.

At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, our lawyers are experienced in helping individuals who are facing criminal charges involving leaving the scene of an accident. We offer a free case evaluation to discuss your situation and take on cases throughout all of Fairfax County, including Clifton, Herndon, Vienna, Falls Church and Fairfax.

Fairfax Hit and Run Defense Lawyer

Contact a lawyer at our firm immediately to find out what a difference we can make in the outcome of your case and in your future. Our highly experienced legal team has a background as Public Defenders and has 36 years of legal experience to put to work in defending your rights and freedom.

Hit and run, or leaving the scene of an accident, is the criminal offense of failing to stop after being involved in an auto accident which causes injury, death or property damage. Upon such an accident, a driver has an obligation to stop as soon as it is safe to do so, in order to provide contact information and insurance information. The driver is also required to stop and give medical aid to anyone in need.

The penalties for hit and run in Fairfax County, Virginia may be as follows:

  • Hit and run causing injury, death or property damage of more than $1,000 – Class 5 Felony – 1 to 10 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
  • Hit and run causing $1000 or less in property damage – Class 1 Misdemeanor – up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.

Contact an attorney at our firm today!