VTL § 600(2)(a) - Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury

Leaving the Scene of an Accident is considered a serious traffic ticket. The seriousness increases when a person involved in the accident was injured. This is formalized in Vehicle & Traffic Law § 600(2)(a). At its base level it is a misdemeanor, three points on the license, and a maximum fine of $1093. A conviction of this offense will leave you with a permanent criminal record. If you are a CDL driver, your CDL privileges will be revoked for at least one year. The charges can be raised to a felony if the injury is “serious”. Something like a broken bone can be considered “serious” under the statute.

Statute

The exact wording of the statute is as follows:

Any person operating a motor vehicle who, knowing or having cause to know that personal injury has been caused to another person, due to an incident involving the motor vehicle operated by such person shall, before leaving the place where the said personal injury occurred, stop, exhibit his or her license and insurance identification card for such vehicle, when such card is required pursuant to articles six and eight of this chapter, and give his or her name, residence, including street and street number, insurance carrier and insurance identification information including but not limited to the number and effective dates of said individual's insurance policy and license number, to the injured party, if practical, and also to a police officer, or in the event that no police officer is in the vicinity of the place of said injury, then, he or she shall report said incident as soon as physically able to the nearest police station or judicial officer.

Defending VTL § 600(2)(a) charges

For any such charges you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office for a free consultation. As this is a criminal charge, the court will require that you handle this with an attorney. If you are eligible, the court can assign you a legal aid attorney. Ideally you should get an attorney that has experience in Criminal Law and Traffic Law. These practice areas should cover all aspects of this case.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State law firm that handles traffic-related charges. We handle simple speeding tickets and more serious criminal charges. Our firm has vast experience in Traffic Law and welcomes all types of cases. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office does not turn down cases just because they are too difficult or complicated. Our attorneys are confident that they can help. The many five-star reviews our firm has received attest to the efforts we extend for our clients and the success we have seen. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a state-wide firm and helps clients in all regions of New York State. Our team has successfully handled leaving the scene charges in New York City, Long Island, Upstate New York, Catskills, Hudson Valley, Capital District, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Southern Tier, Western New York, and the Finger Lakes. If you received a Leaving the Scene of an Accident ticket you can contact our firm for a free consultation. We will review the circumstances leading up to the issuance of the ticket and let you know how we can be of assistance. Family members are welcome to join the consultations. We can be reached via phone call during regular business hours.

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