What is statute of limitations on hit and run with property damage only

The SOL for a possible civil claim to be brought or the SOL for authorities to pursue charges?

I agree with Attorney Deasy--you need to clarify your question.

Need more specific information to advise you.

Although your question may seem like a simple one, it involves several factors. Hit & Run is a crime punishable by the government which is not what we attorneys do here. Nonetheless, there are applicable statute of limitations restrictions on the government's ability to charge a crime. For basic information about the criminal aspect see: http://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-law-basics/time-limits-for-charges-state-criminal-statutes-of-limitations.html A different claim would be for civil damages where the person who suffered the damage to their property sues for the money to replace/repair their damaged property. That person has 3 years from the date of the incident to file their lawsuit. However, your twist is that the damage arises from a hit&run where presumably the person who caused the damage (the person that would be sued) is unidentified. It's hard to sue someone that you can't identify, right? But, there is a solution which is practical to preserve the statute of limitations. You can sue the person that you cannot identify as a "DOE" defendant (as in 'John Doe'). In fact, the CA court forms have DOE pleading text. Hope this answers your question. Steve Gnau Member of California Bar since 1995. Gnau & Tamez Law Group, LLP 707 Broadway #1700 San Diego, CA 92101 Tel. (619)232-8060 http://sdinjuryattorney.com

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