The officer did not write me a ticket for a feloney so could it still be considered a feloney in my records?
2006-11-13 12:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by I love screwdrivers! 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No, just having an accident, even if it is your fault, is not a crime. It is a civil tort. That means you may or may not be held responsible for your actions in a civil court.
If you were drinking, then it could be a felony.
If you were breaking another law (like fleeing from the police) when the accident happened, then it could be a felony.
2006-11-13 12:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless there are other factors like DUI involved. If it was just an accident then it's a misdemeanor. If the driver was reckless or impaired or left the scene it would become a felony.
2006-11-13 20:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by jodi g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refer to Blue Steel and Lace. That says it all. Although, I wish some stupid driving stunts people pull that cause accidents were a felony. Boy that would be grand. Until then, we always have the misdemeanor Reckless Driving Section.
2006-11-13 21:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by zillenium_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one, if you were going to be charged, the officer would have arrested you or given you a summons for a misdemeanor (they don't give tickets for felonies or misdemeanors, just for traffic infractions).
A lot depends on the circumstances......careless or reckless driving, alcohol or drug involvement, fault or if it was just an accident.
Did you get a ticket or summon for anything?
2006-11-13 21:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by Riley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it is hit and run, or you were drunk, or otherwise impaired, and knowing this, you still drove the car.
2006-11-14 08:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋