Hit and Run / Leaving the Scene

Hit and Run / Leaving the Scene in Murfreesboro, TN

Leaving the scene of an accident — even a minor one — is a criminal offense in Tennessee with serious license and jail consequences. We build defenses that protect your record and your freedom.

What You're Facing

Under T.C.A. § 55-10-101, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage is a Class C misdemeanor. If the accident involved injury, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and triggers a 1-year license revocation. Leaving the scene of an accident involving death or serious bodily injury is a Class E felony carrying 1 to 6 years in state prison — and is a CDL-disqualifying major violation under federal law.

How We Build Your Defense

• Knowledge of the accident — the State must prove you knew an accident occurred; minor contact in heavy traffic is a real and frequent defense
• Identification challenges — surveillance footage, witness descriptions, and license plate readings often have significant gaps we can exploit
• Reasonable belief defense — if you reasonably believed no one was injured and no significant damage occurred, that affects which subsection applies
• Charge reduction strategies — felony hit-and-run can sometimes be reduced to misdemeanor leaving the scene with skilled negotiation
• Coordinated civil and criminal defense — hit-and-run charges often come paired with civil claims; we coordinate both to protect your interests

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