If you are charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident, it is important to hire an experienced Traffic Attorney.
The attorneys at Pechter & Pechter LLP have experience defending those who have been charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident and will not only aggressively fight your case, but will explain your options and assist you in making an informed decision.

What is Leaving the Scene of an Accident?

A Driver commits the offense of Leaving the Scene of an Accident if the driver who is involved in a motor vehicle accident fails to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to it as possible. Further, the driver must return to and remain at the scene until allowed to leave.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident is a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to a 364 days in jail.

Important Issues to Consider:

Does the driver move the vehicle as soon as possible to the nearest safe location?
Where is the nearest safe location?
The State must prove all elements beyond a reasonable doubt.

What should I do if I am charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident?

Barry Pechter and Scott Pechter concentrate their practice on Traffic Defense including defending those who have been charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident and are ready to help you with your case.  Call us at (708) 599-4300 if you or someone you know was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

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Barry Pechter and Scott Pechter are the firm's partners.
​Our office is located at 10135 South Roberts Road, Suite 204, Palos Hills, Illinois, 60465 Four blocks directly west of the Bridgeview courthouse.
We serve Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, and Kane County.