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Massachusetts Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Attorney

Fleeing the scene of a traffic crash is a serious criminal offense under Massachusetts law. If you’re prosecuted for this offense, you should be advised and represented by Massachusetts leaving the scene of an accident attorney Brian Simoneau.

If you are convicted, the penalties for leaving an accident scene depend on whether the accident involved property damage, personal injury, or a fatality. In all cases, the law requires you to stop and provide your name, address, and automobile registration information.

Massachusetts leaving the scene of an accident defense lawyer Brian Simoneau defends clients charged with leaving the scene of an accident and helps convicted offenders regain their driving privileges. He’s a co-author of Obtaining, Losing, and Seeking Reinstatement of Driver’s Licenses, a textbook that explains to lawyers how to overturn driver’s license suspensions.

How is Leaving the Scene of An Accident Penalized?

Leaving an accident scene where only property was damaged is a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction with a sentence of 2 weeks to 2 years in jail or prison, a fine of $20 to $200, and a 60-day license suspension for a first offense.

Leaving the scene of a traffic crash involving a personal injury is a misdemeanor punishable by a 6-month to 2-year jail term, a $500 to $1,000 fine, and a 1-year license suspension for a first offense.

Leaving an accident scene with a fatality is a felony punishable on conviction with a 1-to-10-year prison term, a fine up to $5,000, and a 3-year license suspension for a first offense. A conviction for leaving the scene establishes a criminal record and increases your insurance rates.

Leaving the scene is an offense that counts toward Habitual Traffic Offender status. If you accumulate 3 major violations (or 12 total violations) within 3 years, your license will be revoked for 4 years.

How Are Licenses Reinstated After Leaving the Scene Convictions?

Reinstating a license after a conviction for leaving the scene is not automatic. After serving the mandatory suspension period, you must pay a reinstatement fee to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), typically ranging from $500 to $1,200 for a leaving-the-scene violation.

If your license was suspended for 2 years or more, you are required to retake both the learner’s permit (written) exam and the road test.

The RMV cannot grant hardship licenses for leaving the scene convictions, but with the help of Massachusetts leaving the scene of an accident defense lawyer Brian Simoneau, you may appeal to the state’s Division of Insurance Appeal Board, which has the power to grant hardship licenses.

Bring Your Case to The Law Office of Brian Simoneau

It’s not easy to reinstate licenses or obtain hardship licenses after leaving-the-scene convictions. Massachusetts leaving the scene of an accident attorney Brian Simoneau will defend you against the charge.

If you are convicted, he will explain to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance Appeal Board why your license should be reinstated or why you should be granted a hardship license. Schedule a free case review by calling The Law Office of Brian Simoneau at 508-625-5776.