According to Hawaii Revised Statutes §291C-12, any driver who is in an accident must stop to make sure that no bodily injury or death occurred to the driver or passengers in the other car. Drivers must stay at the scene of the accident, even if they were not the cause. When a car crash happens, some drivers panic and drive away. If you have been involved in a hit and run, make sure to contact my law firm, the Law Office of Steve Cedillos as soon as possible. As a Honolulu criminal defense lawyer with over three decades of experience, I can investigate your case to build effective defense strategies on your behalf.

The charges for a hit and run in Honolulu vary according to the injury that was caused from the accident. Review the following to see the different charges and penalties in Honolulu's hit and run laws:

Death or Serious Bodily Injury: Charged with a Class B Felony which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $50,000

Substantial Bodily Injury: Charged with a Class C Felony which is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.

Bodily Injury: Charged with a misdemeanor which is punishable by up to a year in jail and fines of up to $2,000.

If you have been charged with a crime related to a hit and run, don't hesitate to call my firm. I may be able to get your charges dropped or reduced altogether!

At the Law Office of Steve Cedillos, you can be confident that you will find a Honolulu hit and run attorney that truly cares about your future. My goal is to help you avoid a conviction at all costs and I will do everything in my power to defend your rights. Begin by filling out a free case evaluation, which will allow me to review your case and potential strategies free of cost!