Carolina Law BlogThe alarming rise in hit-and-run incidents raises pressing questions for criminal defense lawyers about the psychology underlying why certain drivers fail to stop and render aid. 
From a fleeting moment of panic to a calculated decision to evade consequences, the decision to flee to elude criminal charges reflects a troubling intersection of personal, societal, and situational factors.
The literature reveals that young males, frequently under the influence of alcohol or drugs, are potentially the predominant group of offenders.