Legal Question in Traffic Law in Georgia

Leave the scene of accident

I bumped into a parked car while backing out of my office parking garage. No one was in the car. I did not leave a note and came back and parked in another place in the same garage. I was charged under 40-6-270 ? Isn't it incorrect and I should have been charged under 40-6-271 ?

What can I do in court and what would be my punishment?

I would really appreciate an answer.

Thanks


Asked on 4/14/05, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Leave the scene of accident

Based on the facts you give, 271 would be the more appropriate code section. If they are charging you with a violation of 270, then you have an excellent defense that the vehicle was attended and therefore you did not violate 270.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

Promenade II

1230 Peachtree Street NE

Suite 1900

Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

Fax 404.795.0993

[email protected]

www.macgregorlyon.com

Confidentiality Notice

This message is being sent by or on behalf of a lawyer. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message.

Read more
Answered on 4/14/05, 4:40 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Traffic Law questions and answers in Georgia