Stupid decision after an accident

[NitroDaPunk]

So I was technically racing a friend of mine, and crashed into a guard rail. Now, I was told that leaving the scene of an accident where no one else was involved was not illegal.

After going home, and being upset, scared, and freaked out by crashing, I got drunk with my neighbors. They convinced me to report my car stolen to get it fixed for free...

Now, as I said, I was drunk and not thinking clearly. It is now 3 days later, and after filing a false police report and a false statement to the insurance, I'm really scared. I know I shouldn't have done it, and while im clear headed I know that it was retarded. Either way I have to pay my deductible, but now I could get in lots of trouble.


What are my legal options at this point? Is there a way for me to rescind my previous statements and change the police report without major issues? Am I just totally screwed, and should hope and pray that they cant place me in the vehicle?


Please HELP!


WASHINGTON

[You Are Guilty]

Anytime you face potential criminal charges, it's a very good idea to sit down with a local criminal defense attorney before doing or saying anything else.

...and in case that isn't clear enough, DON'T SAY OR DO ANYTHING UNTIL YOU SPEAK TO A LAWYER.

[ecmst12]

Call your insurance company and tell them the truth and rescind the claim. They will not cover the damages even if you have full coverage because every policy I have ever seen excludes coverage for damage due to racing. If you are not trying to profit from your false report, there will PROBABLY be no criminal repercussions. It is up to you whether you want to tell the police you filed a false report or not. It would be adviseable to talk to a lawyer before you do that.

And for god's sake, stop driving until you can learn that a car is a deadly weapon!

[las365]

And stop hanging out with those neighbors.