Hit and Run in Lafayette, Louisiana

 

 

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He or she seemed to jump out of nowhere or you just did not see him or her. At this point, you are panicking and thinking that the worst legal punishment or sentence is coming your way. Hit and runs are more common than you think and you do not have to carry the burden alone. At Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney, we are always there for our clients when they call for us.

As a law firm operating in the state of Louisiana, we have represented clients all over the state. The Lafayette Parish region is one of the places where we have made our legal reputation resound. We have done this through the various court summons and criminal cases we have handled over the years. We have records of various cases numbering in their hundreds. Our success rates are even more impressive. Over the years, our team of hit and run lawyers here at Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney have polished their skills. We are very efficient and effective at what we do. No case is lost until the final verdict is served. So, we keep pushing until the final verdict is served, regardless of how long that takes. 

If you need a reputable hit and run lawyer Lafayette, you can contact our team at Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney. If you have retained our services, that is wonderful. But if you find yourself in a bit of a jam and need proper legal representation, we are still open. The longer you delay, the more time there is for unforeseen complications to arise. Our clients all have solid trust in us and our ability to represent them. This trust is based on the fact that we will do everything legally possible to help. Our lawyers keep pushing until the best possible outcome is achieved.

At Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney we handle all sorts of criminal accusations, felonies, and misdemeanor charges. Our team of lawyers has acquired all the necessary qualifications and certificates in order to be well acquainted with the laws of the state. With this knowledge and the experiences gained over the years, our lawyers are one of the most qualified out there. Regardless of the case, chances are e have encountered it once or twice over the years. No situation or twist will be particularly new to the extent that our lawyers are entirely clueless.

In addition, to hit and run cases, we also handle charges involving:

1.     Drug possession

2.     Possession with intent to distribute

3.     Prostitution

4.     Theft

5.     Fraud

6.     Federal crimes

7.     Misdemeanours

8.     Gun charges

9.     Murder charges

10.  Assault

11.  Possession

12.  Reckless driving

13.  Resisting an officer and many more.

This is only a few of the cases we have handled at Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney over the years. However, if you need a hit and run lawyer Lafayette, then you are definitely reading the right article.

 

What Exactly is Hit and Run?

There is more than one case of hit and run occurring just about every minute on the roads of Lafayette. All it takes is simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time and the element of surprise handles the rest. This is all it takes to find yourself on the wrong side of a jail cell and subsequent court summons. Dealing with everything on your own can be quite depressing and extremely stressful. Hit and run incidents can be quite taxing on the mind and could leave one feeling weak and incapable of handling the pressure brought by the legal process. Facing the system on your own is not a viable option. In the same vein, employing the services of an incompetent lawyer or law firm is even worse.  There are different types of hit and run cases depending on the particular types, vary severities of hit and run sentences can be served.

In the Lafayette Parish region and the entire state of Louisiana, a hit and run case occurs when a driver knowingly and intentionally leaves the scene of an accident with which he or she is involved in. This case is even more severe when the other party or parties involved incur severe injuries or even death(s) in worst-case scenarios. The proper thing to do in such situation would be for the offending driver to wait behind and leave his or her name along with other vital information or help the affected party or parties seek proper medical attention (when necessary). But instead, the offending driver flees the scene.

A hit and run case could either be in the form of a felony or a simple misdemeanor. If the hit and run incident results in severe injury or death, the crime is likely to be charged as a felony. But in a case where severe injury and/or death is avoided, then the crime could be charged as a misdemeanor.

For misdemeanors, the sentence could involve a fine of up to $500 or a period reaching up to six months in prison. In some cases, both penalties could be served. Such as hen the person is found to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

While as a felony, the fine increases drastically to $5 000 or a sentence of up to 10 years with or without hard labor. In some cases, both sentences could be served. 

 

Contact a Lafayette Hit and Run Lawyer

Regardless of the case, a great hit and run lawyer is what you need. Here at Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney, getting you the best possible outcome legally is our aim. The little details surrounding your case might just be key to you getting acquitted or at the very least getting a drastic reduction in sentence time. However, if you are a victim of a hit and run incident, then we would endeavor to get you compensated as much as possible. In all situations, our team of hit and run lawyers Lafayette at Carl Barkemeyer, Criminal Defense Attorney keep our clients well informed. This way, you know exactly what is going on in your case and are made well aware of all options available to you.

 

Important Resources

Lafayette Inmate Lookup

Lafayette Sheriff

Lafayette Parish District Court

Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court

Lafayette City Police

Lafayette City Court

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