California | Traffic Law
Legal Question
Uninsured involved in accident but not at fault. Am I liable?
I was involved in an auto accident, noone was injured, both cars were damaged. The police took a report and determined the other (insured) party was at fault. I gave the police a fictitous name. The police did the report and left. The other party called the police that day when he learned that I had no policy. The next day the police came to my work. (I gave them a correct home and work
address and phone numbers. My true name is the registered owner of the vehicle.) The had a few questions then they arrested me and charged me with VC 12500 Unlicensed Driver, VC 14601? Driving on a suspended license, and PC ???? Giving False Information making another person liable, a felony. At my arraignment the charges were changed to Hit and Run and False Impersonation. Also the others party insurance company says they found me at fault and sent a bill of $3,000.00 to a collection agency.
First question
1. Am I at fault because I was not insured?
2. Am I guilty of hit and run? I think by the the intent of the law, no. By the letter, yes.
3. If I plead No contest or Guilty to Hit and Run does that affect my liability in the accident?
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Read More Answered By: Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. |
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