# Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run in League City | TadLaw

Texas law requires that drivers immediately stop following an accident. If they don’t, then they are likely committing a [crime](https://tadlaw.com/houston-tx/dwi-lawyer/misdemeanor/). The Texas Transportation Code lays out a motorists’ duties following an accident and what penalties they will face if they fail to fulfill them.

Under the law, a hit and run involving bodily injury or death is a felony. But today we want to look at what happens if you get into a wreck that causes only damage to a vehicle. Some people are surprised to learn they still need to stop, even if no one has suffered a bodily injury. But it’s true—and if you flee the scene instead, you could face criminal charges.

### What You Must Do Following a Car Accident

Texas Transportation Code [sections 550.022 and 550.023](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.550.htm) lay out the steps drivers must follow after a crash resulting in vehicle damage:

- Immediately stop your car or stop as close as you can so you aren’t obstructing the flow of traffic.
- Return to the scene immediately if you had to park a little way away.
- Provide your name and address, registration number, and insurance information to the owner of the car you hit.
- Share your driver’s license if requested.
- If the vehicle is unattended when you hit it, then you must take additional steps before pulling away:
- Find the owner or operator and give them your name and address, or
- If you can’t find the owner, put a note in an obvious place that contains your name and address, along with a short statement of what happened (such as “I hit your car”).

If you violate any of these requirements, you have broken the law and can be charged with a misdemeanor.

### Penalties for Fleeing the Scene of the Accident

The charges you face will depend on the value of damage to all vehicles:

- If the damage is less than $200, you face Class C misdemeanor charges, which carry a maximum $500 fine but no time in jail.
- If the damage is $200 or more, you face Class B misdemeanor charges, which can result in up to six months in jail and a maximum $2,000 fine

In this day and age, almost any damage to a car will be worth at least $200 unless it is only a half-inch scratch on the fender. Most people charged with this crime will face Class B charges. The only smart choice is to stop your car and find the owner.

For a free legal consultation, call [(281) 280-0100](tel:+12812800100) today

### Points Added to Your License

Any traffic violation will also result in points going on your driving record. In Texas, a crash adds three points. These points will stay on your record for three years and could, if you get enough points, result in a driver needing to pay a surcharge or even suffering the loss of their license.

### Contact a League City Misdemeanor Attorney for a Free Consultation

Traffic attorney Tad Nelson has helped many drivers get out of a jam following an accident. If you’ve been charged with a hit and run, please [contact our law firm](https://tadlaw.com/contact-us/) today to speak with a team member.

Call or text [(281) 280-0100](tel:+12812800100) or fill out our [Free Case Evaluation Form](https://tadlaw.com/contact-us/) to get started

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