Hello,
I recently got a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in Maryland. I was driving in the the rain and lost control of my car and hit a pole totalling my dad new car and the pole was knocked over in the process. I got of the car and was only a quarter mile or so from my house and it was raining so obviously I started to run toward my house to get my dad. By the time I got back the cops were there and asked why I left and gave me a ticket. I am a bit worried as it was I could face jail time. Its my first offense and I had no idea I was suppose to wait there and in the panic I went to get my dad. I just wanted to know if this is a big problem and if I will go to jail for this. Also, should I get a lawyer for the trial?
Thanks,
Jay
I recently got a ticket for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in Maryland. I was driving in the the rain and lost control of my car and hit a pole totalling my dad new car and the pole was knocked over in the process. I got of the car and was only a quarter mile or so from my house and it was raining so obviously I started to run toward my house to get my dad. By the time I got back the cops were there and asked why I left and gave me a ticket. I am a bit worried as it was I could face jail time. Its my first offense and I had no idea I was suppose to wait there and in the panic I went to get my dad. I just wanted to know if this is a big problem and if I will go to jail for this. Also, should I get a lawyer for the trial?
Thanks,
Jay
