Real Life July 10 2016.

Can you go to jail for hitting someone with a car. Ive hit 3 separate people with my car. Regardless hit-and-runs have rarely resulted in substantial sentences here. Some serious offences may also be punishable by jail as are some repeat offences.

As far as petty acts of vandalism go a jagged line in your vehicles paint job can be incredibly frustrating. Yes you can go to jail for this however unless you have a long record or there are other extenuating circumstances it is unlikely This is not to be considered legal advise and i do not represent you absent a signed agreement. Negligent driving which causes grievous bodily harm attracts a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units 2200 and prison for nine months.

If youre involved in a crash while over the limit and youre found to be responsible for another persons death you could be hit by 14 years in prison an unlimited fine and a driving ban of at least two years. If you hit a dog make sure you seek immediate assistance to save the dogs life. A fine of 100 is the penalty for a first-time offense of the three-foot rule in Mississippi even if the offense endangered a life.

My favorite device we made was the marble cannon a piece of galvanized pipe capped at one end diameter to make a good fit for the marble drill a little touch hole at the closed end squirt in some lighter fluid drop in the marble and fire it off. If they leave the scene theyd face a 15 year maximum sentence. Impoundment immobilisation or forfeiture of vehicle Police may impound or immobilise your vehicle if you are suspected or convicted of hoon driving or driving over the speed limit.

It is essential that you react quickly if an accident does occur and keep everyones safety in mind. The gross misdemeanor is punishable up to a year in jail andor a 5000 fine. Fixing the damage to your car can also be expensive potentially cost you hundreds.

If you have hit someone who is riding a bicycle you need to first stop and attend to the possibly injured rider. Momentary inattention is a part of life - it happens on the road it happens in a cafe when we spill our coffee on someone she said. You could face criminal penalties.