In California, hit-and-run can be a felony if you fled the scene of an accident that produced a serious, permanent injury or fatality. Felony convictions carry higher penalties. If the accident did not hurt anyone, then prosecutors can only charge it as a misdemeanor. If the injuries were...
For example, DNA evidence may be strong evidence for a felony case of sexual assault, but not for a misdemeanor domestic violence offense or for driving under the influence (DUI). If the prosecutor does not have enough evidence to prove an element of the crime, then that is a strong sign...
A DUI misdemeanor is a type of criminal charge that is relatively more minor, and is most commonly given to a person who has...