Misdemeanor Hit & Run

A misdemeanor hit-and-run in Nevada is when a driver causes property damage and leaves the scene without taking the proper legal steps. The crime is punishable by $1,000 in fines and/or up to six months in jail. In addition, the convicted driver will receive six demerit points to their driver’s license. If the driver accrues 12 or more points in one year, the DMV will suspend their license for six months.

What To Do During An Accident Involving Property

If a driver hits unattended property, such as a fence or car, they must immediately park and try to find the property owner. If they’re unable to find the owner, they must leave a note in a visible location with their name (or vehicle owner’s name if they’re not the owner) and their address.

If the property damage amount is $750 or more, the driver must notify Metro Las Vegas police. If police arrive at the scene and file an accident report, the driver doesn’t need to file a report. But if police do not arrive at the scene and file a report, then the driver has 10 days from the date of the accident to submit a Nevada DMV SR-1 accident report.

A typical hit-and-run case is built using evidence from traffic surveillance footage, GPS car data, eyewitness accounts, and smartphone videos from people at the scene. An experienced defense attorney will carefully review the evidence and identify the best strategy for reducing or dismissing charges.

Why Call Moskal Law

Thomas Moskal served as Chief Deputy District Attorney for Clark County’s Vehicular Crimes Unit for seven years, trying a variety of criminal cases. He has seen defense attorneys mishandle hit-and-run cases and knows what it takes to defend a client in these situations. If you’re facing misdemeanor hit-and-run charges, call Moskal Law today to schedule an appointment. You deserve legal representation you can count on.