Traffic criminal law
Charge of leaving the scene of an accident, so-called hit and run
Case discontinued under sect. 170 (2) StPO
In a recently concluded case we were able to refute the charge of hit and run under sect. 142 StGB (German Criminal Code). Our client was accused of having left the scene of an accident without permission. The defence set out that there had been no intentional conduct: our client had not noticed that one car door had knocked against another. The public prosecutor's office discontinued the case.
Because the case was discontinued, our client was spared the withdrawal of his driving licence and a criminal record.
Provisions: § 142 StGB
The proceedings described here have been concluded. The outcome of any case always depends on its individual circumstances.