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Florida Law: Crashes Involving Death or Personal Injury

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What is the penalty for a driver's willful violation of F.S. 316.027?

A misdemeanor of varying degrees based upon the severity of the crash victim's injury

A felony of varying degrees based upon the severity of the crash victim's injury (correct)

Imprisonment for life, regardless of the severity of the crash victim's injury

A fine only, regardless of the severity of the crash victim's injury

What is the requirement for a driver involved in a car crash resulting in the injury or death of a person?

To report the incident to the DMV only

To leave the scene immediately and report to the nearest police station

To exchange insurance information with the other parties involved

To stop at the scene and remain there until they have fulfilled the requirements of F.S. 316.062 (correct)

According to State v. Johnson, how does F.S. 316.027 apply?

Per victim, regardless of the severity of their injury (correct)

Per crash, regardless of the number of victims

Only to crashes resulting in serious bodily injury or death

Only to crashes occurring on public property

What is the consequence for a defendant driver who fails to fulfill their obligations under F.S. 316.092 in a crash with multiple victims?

They will be charged with a felony for each involved victim, depending on the severity of their injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of felony for a crash victim with serious bodily injury?

F2, a second-degree felony Signup and view all the answers

Who should you contact if you have questions regarding F.S. 316.027 or any other legal issue?

The Legal Division Signup and view all the answers

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Florida Law: Crashes Involving Death or Personal Injury

In Florida, a driver involved in a car crash resulting in injury or death of a person must stop at the scene and remain there until fulfilling the requirements of F.S. 316.062.
A driver's willful violation of F.S. 316.027 is a felony of varying degrees based on the severity of the crash victim's injury.
The Florida Supreme Court has decided that F.S. 316.027 applies per victim, not per crash.

Consequences for Defendants

A defendant driver who fails to fulfill their obligations under F.S. 316.092 can be charged with a felony for each involved victim.
The severity of the charges depends on the severity of the victim's injury:
- Injury (other than serious bodily injury): F3 (felony of the third degree)
- Serious bodily injury: F2 (felony of the second degree)
- Death: F1 (felony of the first degree)