It’s the law in Texas that a motorist must stop and render aide and/or give information about yourself if you, as a motorist, injured someone, damaged property, or were in a car accident. Failure to do so can result in serious criminal charges ranging from a misdemeanor criminal charge(s) up to that of a serious felony.
The seriousness of the incident will determine the severity of the criminal charges. For example, if a person was killed on accident, but you leave the scene of the incident, a felony charge will result. In the case of minor property damage the crime may be classified as a misdemeanor.
If you’re accused of hit & run the consequences can be severe.
Accused of Leaving The Scene of an Accident?
Attorney Joe Gagliardi, an experienced Houston criminal defense lawyer, is ready to help defend your rights and your freedom if you were charged with FSGI/FSRA, or believe you may be charged with a such an offense in the future.
FSGI is an acronym for “Failure to Stop and Give Information”.
FSRA is an acronym for “Failure to Stop and Render Aide”.
Call The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC at 713-224-6277 if you need our help.
Allegations of hit & run, leaving the scene of an accident, or of any other criminal offense, must not imply guilt.
The State of Texas has incarcerated up many innocent people only to return and exonerate them later, and have accused many more. Attorney Joe Gagliardi and The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC’s legal team is always ready to counter the District Attorney’s office, while effectively arguing your position on the matter.
Even if you’re guilty of hit & run, bolstering your defense with our legal team can mean the difference between you serving a lengthy prison sentence, or going home on probation.
Hit & Run Cases (FSGI or FSRA) & Texas Law
Per Texas law, after a traffic accident a person most stop their vehicle at, or as close to the scene as possible, without obstructing traffic, and remain at the scene until all applicable requirements related to the event are properly closed.
For example, if you’re in a car accident with another driver you must exchange insurance information prior to leaving the scene of the accident. If someone is killed or injured as a result of a car accident you must remain at the scene, or return to the scene in the event that you left, and remain at the scene until the injured party receives medical treatment, and/or until law enforcement personnel closes the matter.
Also, if you hit a parked car, Texas law requires that you immediately find the owner, attempt to find the owner, and/or leave the owner a note with your contact information. The same applies if you hit property that is in a vehicle such as a building, fence, or other form of property.
If you have any questions about how the law may apply to your case in particular, contact The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC at 713-224-6277.