Denver Failure to Provide Information or Render Aid

A Denver failure to provide information or render aid charge is more serious than many drivers realize. Under C.R.S. § 42-4-1603, any driver involved in an accident that causes injury, death, or property damage must stop, provide identifying details, and render reasonable assistance.  Failing to do so can lead to criminal penalties, DMV points, and lasting consequences for your record.

What the Law Requires in Denver Failure to Provide Information or Render Aid Cases

After any accident involving injury, death, or damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by any person, a driver must:

• Stop at or near the scene without unnecessarily obstructing traffic.
• Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration number to the other driver, occupants, or responding officer.
• Show their driver’s license upon request.
• Render reasonable assistance to anyone injured, including arranging or providing transportation for medical care if necessary.

If no officer is present, C.R.S. § 42-4-1606 also requires the driver to report the accident to law enforcement without unnecessary delay.

Note: Unattended-vehicle damage is handled under C.R.S. § 42-4-1604, and striking fixtures or traffic devices falls under C.R.S. § 42-4-1605.

Penalties for Failure to Provide Information or Render Aid in Denver

• Property Damage Only: Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense — up to 90 days in jail, fines $150–$300, and 12 license points.
• Bodily Injury: Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense — 10 days to 1 year in jail, fines $300–$1,000, and 12 license points.
• Serious Bodily Injury or Death: Charged as a felony hit-and-run under § 42-4-1601, punishable by years in prison and fines up to $750,000.

Even a misdemeanor conviction can trigger license suspension, restitution orders, higher insurance premiums, and a permanent criminal record.

What the Prosecutor Must Prove

To convict you of Denver failure to provide information or render aid, prosecutors must show beyond a reasonable doubt that:

1. You were the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident.
2. You knew — or reasonably should have known — that the crash caused injury, death, or property damage.
3. You failed to stop, exchange information, or render reasonable aid.

Defense Strategies

Common defense approaches include:

• Identity: Can the state prove you were actually the driver?
• Knowledge: Did you reasonably know a collision occurred or that someone was injured?
• Compliance: Did you stop, exchange information, or attempt to report the incident?
• Aid Rendered: Did you already call 911 or help arrange medical transport?
• Constitutional Issues: Were any statements or evidence obtained unlawfully?

In some cases, resolving insurance or restitution disputes early can help reduce or even dismiss the charge.

Why Experience Matters

These cases are often charged emotionally.  Prosecutors may treat them as moral failures rather than legal questions.  As a Denver traffic defense lawyer, I work to show the court that you acted responsibly under the circumstances — and that any oversight doesn’t deserve a criminal record.

With over 20 years of experience defending hit-and-run and traffic-related offenses across the Denver metro area, I personally handle every case from start to finish — protecting your rights, your license, and your future.

Call Me Today

If you’ve been charged with failure to provide information or render aid in Denver, don’t wait.

Call 303-355-5148 for a free consultation with Monte Robbins.

You’ll speak directly with me — not a call screener or junior associate.