QUESTION
Can a passenger of a car that flees the scene of an accident be charged with anything?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Florida
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They were driving at night the driver lost pressure in a rear tire and crashed into a parked car they left the car there and left without notifying anyone of the accident can’t the passenger that left the scene be charged for doing so?
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The passenger could possibly be charged with conspiracy to leave the scene of an accident, or accessory before the fact of leaving the scene, but this seems unlikely.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Possibly. Aiding and abetting or obstruction. I would talk to a criminal attorney.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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Nope, unless he encourages the mismanagement or felon to violate the law in which case he might be considered to aid and assist the commission of the offense.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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In SC, whether or not charges are brought is a very fact specific question of which the ultimate choice is left up to law enforcement. You should discuss this with law enforcement and/or a local attorney.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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Not that I'm aware of.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 12:11 AM