Canadian Criminal Sentencing/Offences/Failure to Stop or Remain at Scene of Accident

Principles
Failing to stop at a scene of an accident where there were injuries or death inflicted has been found to be a serious personal injury offence and therefore not eligible for a conditional sentence.

Where there was no accompanying charge for dangerous driving or the like, it is not appropriate to sentence for the accused's conduct in operating the motor vehicle that resulted in the accident.

Factors
Primary Factors
 * whether there are injuries
 * prior vehicle-related record
 * consumption of alcohol
 * erratic or dangerous driving
 * efforts to cover up or avoid detection