Accused of hit and run

[ajflow]

What is the name of your state? Florida

I recently received a letter from the Special Patrol Bureau stating that they have received information that my car was involved in a hit and run several months ago. I was not involved in an accident, however I did find scratches on my rear bumper around the same time as the alleged hit and run. At the time, I thought someone hit my car but I did not know where or when. Given that the damage was minor (I still have the scratches) I did not report anything.

Attached to the letter I received is a document on which I am being asked to fill in information relating to myself, my car and insurance as well as an explanation of what occurred. I am apprehensive about filling out this form as I do not know how to approach this situation.

Should I call the detective listed on the letter? Any advice anyone may offer is greatly appreciated.What is the name of your state?

[gawm]

Consult a criminal defense attorney. Any info you give to detectives can be held against you, I wouldn't give them any.

[ajflow]

I actually went to see a criminal defense atttorney. He said it would cost me $5,000 for representation. I thought that was a high price to pay for something I did not do. Is there no other option?

[ecmst12]

Say you don't want to be represented, you just want a consult. That should only be a couple of hundred.

[ajflow]

Thank you - I will try the consultation route.