Felony Traffic Violations

Traffic violations are one classification of crimes that may affect the nature of any criminal records search. A traffic violation can be anything from a parking ticket to a DWI/DUI or speeding offense; and depending upon which of these has been committed, there are a number of respective punishments that can ensue. When it comes to traffic violations, there are felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. For the purposes of this discussion, we will evaluate felony traffic violations. More pointedly, we will discuss the three most central offenses categorized as these kinds of violations, to best acquaint you with the type of criminal records information related to these crimes.

Hit and Run Felony

One of the most common occurring felony traffic violation offenses is the hit and run felony. What exactly is a crime of this kind, you may wonder? When it comes to these crimes-while classified differently according to the crime specifics and the jurisdiction it occurs in-the basic definition is the crime of one vehicle driver impacting another person or person’s property, and “running” from the scene of the incident without checking to make sure the person or property is unharmed, and has the contact information necessary, if harm incurs from the hit run felony. In this discussion, we review what should be done at the scene of an accident, and what common penalties are typical for criminals of this offense.

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Repeat DUI/Repeat DWI Crimes

Felony traffic violations are very serious offenses in nature, and can offer penalties of heavy fines and minimal jail time to life imprisonment-depending on the crime. When it comes to felony traffic violations, one of the most commonly charged offenses is repeat DUIs and DWIs. In the following category, we take a closer look at DUI/DWI crimes as well as the penalties afforded first time and repeat instances of these felony crimes.

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Vehicular Homicide

Vehicular homicide is one of the most significant charges of felony traffic violations, as it involves the murder of an individual while operating a vehicle. While state laws vary on how they approach this crime, most often this offense is punishable by the same class penalty even when intent was not a factor. In the following category, we examine the legal definition of vehicular homicide, what factors must be present for an offense of this nature to occur, common penalties, as well as variables that may affect the punishment of a vehicular homicide.

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