Charged With
Leaving the Scene of an Accident?
Understand Your Options
A collision can happen in seconds.
What happens immediately afterward can result in serious legal consequences.
If you have been charged with a hit and run or failure to stop after an accident in Fredericton or elsewhere in New Brunswick, McCordic Law can help you understand the charge, the evidence against you, and your options moving forward.
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Facing a Hit and Run Charge Can Be Overwhelming
Will I lose my licence?
Will I have a criminal record?
What if I didn't realize there had been an accident?
What if I panicked and left?
What happens at my first court appearance?
What should I say to the police?
You may be wondering:
Before making decisions about your case, it is important to understand exactly what you have been charged with and what the Crown must prove.
Charged With Leaving the Scene of an Accident?
What is commonly called a “hit and run” is addressed under the Criminal Code as failure to stop after an accident.
The law generally requires a driver involved in an accident to stop, provide their name and address, and, when someone has been injured or appears to need assistance, offer that assistance.
But every situation is different.
What happened during the collision, what you knew at the time, and what happened immediately afterward can all be important.
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What If I Didn't Know There Had Been an Accident?
Leaving the scene does not necessarily tell the whole story.
What you knew and understood at the time can matter when a charge is being evaluated.
Did You Know a Collision Had Occurred?
Were you aware that your vehicle had been involved in an accident?
Did You Know Another Vehicle or Person Was Involved?
What could you reasonably see, hear or understand at the time?
What Happened Before You Left?
The circumstances immediately before and after the incident may be important.
Why Did You Leave?
Was there an explanation for what you did after the collision?
What Evidence Do Police Have?
Witness statements, video footage, vehicle evidence and other information may affect the case.
These details can make a significant difference when evaluating a charge.
What Could Happen After a Hit and Run Charge?
The consequences depend heavily on what happened.
A case involving property damage can be treated very differently from an accident involving bodily harm or death.
Depending on the circumstances, a conviction can affect your:
Driving privileges
Criminal record
Employment
Insurance
Future
Understanding what you are actually facing, rather than assuming the worst, can help you make informed decisions about what to do next.
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How McCordic Law Can Help
McCordic Law can review what happened and help you understand the charge, the evidence against you and what the Crown must prove.
Depending on your case, this may include reviewing:
Police reports
Witness statements
Video or surveillance footage
Vehicle evidence
Statements made after the accident
Whether you knew an accident had occurred
The circumstances surrounding your decision to leave
Possible defences or resolutions
You will get clear advice about your options and what each one could mean for you moving forward.
Whether you are facing criminal charges, considering separation, planning for your family’s future, dealing with the death or incapacity of a loved one, or buying a home, you deserve clear advice and a realistic path forward. We meet you where you are, without judgment, and help you understand what comes next.
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