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Parking lot incident Texas (Accidents & Personal Injury Law)

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:54:00 GMT

Hi, I recently was in to much of a hurry and accidentally bumped a car while pulling into a parking lot space. It looked like our vehicles hit bumper to bumper. The only damage I could find was a small scrape on my car, but not a scratch on the other vehicle. Since I didn't see any damage, I proceed to continue shopping, at then left. I did not leave a note or anything. Later that week, I get a called from the local police department, claiming someone saw me hit a car in the parking lot. The also reported that I was seen inspecting the other vehicle for damage. I told the police that I didn't recall hitting the car, but I was there shopping that day, and I could have inadvertently bumped another vehicle. The police say they are going to file a warrant if I don't confess.

What charges can be filed against me, for such a minor incident?

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  • Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:13:00 GMT(1)
  • A hit and run is a misdemeanor offense in Texas punishable by up to 5 years in prison and $5000 if someone is injured and 6 months in jail and $1000 fine if there is property damage. Since you didn't attempt to report the incident, don't be surprised if the victim claims there is some damage done (even though you say you didn't see any - you have essentially already proven that you're dishonest by leaving the scene of an accident) and you end up having to pay for it.
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