Georgia DUI Hit and Run

Hitting a vehicle or person while intoxicated can cause some people to panic and leave the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, this “fight or flight” instinct can lead to a serious hit and run charge in the State of Georgia—and being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) as well can make it even worse. If you are facing a Georgia DUI hit and run offense, you should immediately contact a capable defense lawyer.

The phrase “hit and run” describes the act of hitting a person or a vehicle with an occupant inside and fleeing the scene. You can avoid this charge by stopping to exchange contact and insurance information with the other individual before leaving; in fact, you don’t even have to wait for the cops to show up unless a person has been hurt.

If you are charged with a hit and run as well as drunk driving, your punishment may be doubled. The judge could sentence you to spend time behind bars, perform community service, serve probation, pay fines and court costs, and attend an alcohol risk reduction course (otherwise known as “DUI School”). In addition, the court may impound your vehicle, and you could be sentenced to a four-month “hard suspension,” which means you are ineligible for a limited permit.

The consequences of a DUI hit and run don’t end once your sentence is completed. Your insurance rates will be higher as long as your offense shows up on your driving record. Your crime will be entered into a criminal database, accessible by potential employers.

Attorney Cory Yager doesn’t rely on the police reports when taking on a DUI hit and run case. Working with a team of toxicologists and forensic experts, he can investigate your blood alcohol content (BAC) reading to determine if you were really over the limit or if the test was flawed in any way. Mr. Yager will also analyze the events that took place during your accident to determine if actions are considered a hit and run.

Are you ready to speak with an attorney who will aggressively defend your Georgia DUI hit and run case? If so, please contact Mr. Yager today for a FREE initial consultation by submitting your case online.

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