This past Saturday the driver of a pickup truck hit and killed a pedestrian, the driver fled the scene, and now Florida Highway Patrol is looking for this person. Accusations like this can present complex legal problems that should be addressed by an experienced criminal defense attorney as quickly as possible. The driver may not have seen the person laying in the roadway. Had they stayed on the seen there may have been no crime. In Florida, the act of leaving the scene of an accident involving death is a felony. The driver could also be charged with vehicular manslaughter if certain factors can be shown. If someone is either involved in an incident such as this, that person can benefit early on from retaining a qualified attorney to preserve evidence or negotiate with the investigating prosecutor to show that the offense was not intentional and should be charged in a less serious way.
When law enforcement has a little to go on, such as in this case, only the make and model of the vehicle involved, multiple individuals can be interviewed and investigated without a strong legal basis. If you think you are being investigated for this offense, having an attorney at your side to invoke your right to remain silent or to provide certain details or an alibi on your behalf could be the key to fighting your case before you even get charged. It also could prevent the prosecution from having enough evidence to arrest you or charge you.
If you or your loved one are being accused of committing a crime, you should consult with one of our Criminal Defense Attorneys, don’t hesitate to call us at 352-WIN-4YOU We are available 24/7 and we offer payment plans.