Hit and Run

There are two categories of hit and run in the State of Washington: attended and unattended.

Attended

If you have been charged with Hit and Run/Attended it means you are being charged with colliding your vehicle with another vehicle and leaving the scene without providing the other driver/occupant with your insurance and contact information. Hit and Run Attended carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and license suspension of one year. If the other party involved in the collision was injured, this charge can become a felony. However, there is a possibility of offering restitution to the other party involved and keeping the criminal charges off of your record. Call us today to see how we can assist you.

Unattended

A charge of hit and run unattended means that you are being charged with colliding your vehicle into the unattended vehicle and/or property of another without leaving your contact information. This charge is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, there is a possibility of offering restitution to the other party involved and getting the criminal charges dismissed. Call us today to see how we can assist you.

Sincerely,

Matthew T. Hale
Founder and Attorney at Law
The Hale Law Firm
Phone: 206-622-9972