Hit and Run charges in South Dakota
Hit and run is charged when a driver leaves the scene of an accident without stopping to exchange information or render aid. It is a serious offense that is criminal in every state, with severity tied to property damage versus injury. In South Dakota, a conviction adds demerit points toward the South Dakota DPS suspension threshold of 15 points in 12 months, and the conviction follows you to your insurer.
Why fight your Hit and Run ticket?
Defenses that actually work
Attorneys examine whether you knew an accident occurred, identity and driver disputes, and whether the legal duty to stop was actually triggered.
What's at stake in South Dakota
A hit and run conviction creates a criminal record, heavy points, and — where injury is involved — possible felony charges and jail. In South Dakota, points accumulate toward suspension at 15 points in 12 months.
Prevent insurance increases
A hit and run conviction can raise South Dakota premiums by roughly 21% — often for three years. Fighting the ticket can prevent that.
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You pay a one-time flat fee regardless of how much attorney time your case takes. If we can't match you, you pay nothing.