FSRA Charges in Houston

Failure to Stop and Render Aid: Criminal Charges

Every State in the Union expects that any driver involved in an accident will stop to give assistance if required and to provide information concerning insurance coverage and personal identification. Texas law holds a "Failure to Stop and Render Aid" or a "Failure to Stop and Give Information" to be a serious offense. If you find you or are facing a misdemeanor or felony FSRA charge , waste no time is seeking the assistance of a Houston criminal defense attorney who is highly motivated to present an aggressive defense on your behalf.

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Failure to Stop and Render Aid (FSRA) is also known as hit and run. Police usually assume that a driver who leaves the scene of an accident is DWI, or has something else to hide. This suspicion can make them especially conscientious in their investigation to track down the vehicle and driver. Even if no one was injured in the accident or the other vehicle was unoccupied, or some other property was involved, a driver is required to make every effort to inform the others involved or the owner of the vehicle as to his or her identity. A small amount of property damage is considered a misdemeanor but can still mean incarceration and a fine. If serious injury resulted leaving can mean facing a felony charge, a large fine and time in state prison. With the help of a skilled FSRA defense lawyer at the firm who aggressively challenges the prosecution's evidence and witness testimony your case could result in an acquittal or dismissal.

Working with legal counsel who is determined to aggressively pursue a successful outcome is your best chance of protecting your criminal record. Mr. Medley as a former law professor has a unique understanding of criminal defense and is sincerely committed to protecting your rights. For a consultation with a criminal defense lawyer who has been nominated one of Houston's "Top Lawyers" three years in a row call Jim Medley & Associates, P.C.

If you have been accused of a hit and run, contact a Houston FSRA defense attorney at the firm who can provide a fully professional and aggressive defense.