Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Hit & Run statute of limitations
If an indiviual purposely hit an unoccupied vehicle and left the scene of the accident, without any injuries, then admits this to their ex-husband years later, ... can there still be criminal penalities or civil suits?
Asked on 12/09/02, 3:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Dirga
Eric J. Dirga, PA
Re: Hit & Run statute of limitations
There is a statute of limitations for the offense of "leaving the scene of an accident." Meaning after the time has run it cannot be pursued criminally if he/she has not yet been charged. I don't practice civil law so I won't answer the last part.
Answered on 12/09/02, 4:19 pm
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