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Article 111 — Leaving scene of vehicle accident

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48.a. unchanged
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48.a.(a) unchanged
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DRIVER.—Any person subject to this chapter—
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DRIVER.—Any person subject to this chapter—
48.a.(a)(1) unchanged
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who is the driver of a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage; and
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who is the driver of a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage; and
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who wrongfully leaves the scene of the accident—
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who wrongfully leaves the scene of the accident—
48.a.(a)(2)(A) unchanged
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without providing assistance to an injured person; or
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without providing assistance to an injured person; or
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without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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SENIOR PASSENGER.—Any person subject to this chapter—
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SENIOR PASSENGER.—Any person subject to this chapter—
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who is a passenger in a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage;
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who is a passenger in a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage;
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who is the superior commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the driver of the vehicle or is the commander of the vehicle; and
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who is the superior commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the driver of the vehicle or is the commander of the vehicle; and
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who wrongfully and unlawfully orders, causes, or permits the driver to leave the scene of the accident—
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who wrongfully and unlawfully orders, causes, or permits the driver to leave the scene of the accident—
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without providing assistance to an injured person; or
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without providing assistance to an injured person; or
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without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
48.b. unchanged
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Elements.
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Elements.
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Driver.
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Driver.
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That the accused was the driver of a vehicle;
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That the accused was the driver of a vehicle;
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That while the accused was driving the vehicle was involved in an accident;
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That while the accused was driving the vehicle was involved in an accident;
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That the accused knew that the vehicle had been in an accident;
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That the accused knew that the vehicle had been in an accident;
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That the accused left the scene of the accident without (providing assistance to the victim who had been struck (and injured) by the said vehicle) or (providing identification); and
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That the accused left the scene of the accident without (providing assistance to the victim who had been struck (and injured) by the said vehicle) or (providing identification); and
48.b.(1)(e) unchanged
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That such leaving was wrongful.
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That such leaving was wrongful.
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Senior passenger.
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Senior passenger.
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That the accused was a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in an accident;
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That the accused was a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in an accident;
48.b.(2)(b) unchanged
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That the accused knew that said vehicle had been in an accident; and
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That the accused knew that said vehicle had been in an accident; and
48.b.(2)(c) unchanged
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That the accused was the superior commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the driver, or commander of the vehicle, and wrongfully and unlawfully ordered, caused, or permitted the driver to leave the scene of the accident without (providing assistance to the victim who had been struck (and injured) by the said vehicle) (or) (providing identification).
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That the accused was the superior commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the driver, or commander of the vehicle, and wrongfully and unlawfully ordered, caused, or permitted the driver to leave the scene of the accident without (providing assistance to the victim who had been struck (and injured) by the said vehicle) (or) (providing identification).
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Explanation.
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Explanation.
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Nature of offense.
This offense covers “hit and run” situations where there is damage to property other than the driver’s vehicle or injury to someone other than the driver or a passenger in the driver’s vehicle. It also covers accidents caused by the accused, even if the accused’s vehicle does not contact other people, vehicles, or property.
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Nature of offense.
This offense covers “hit and run” situations where there is damage to property other than the driver’s vehicle or injury to someone other than the driver or a passenger in the driver’s vehicle. It also covers accidents caused by the accused, even if the accused’s vehicle does not contact other people, vehicles, or property.
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Knowledge.
Actual knowledge that an accident has occurred is an essential element of this offense. Actual knowledge may be proved by circumstantial evidence.
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Knowledge.
Actual knowledge that an accident has occurred is an essential element of this offense. Actual knowledge may be proved by circumstantial evidence.
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Passenger.
A passenger other than a senior passenger may also be liable under this paragraph. See paragraph 1 of this Part.
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Passenger.
A passenger other than a senior passenger may also be liable under this paragraph. See paragraph 1 of this Part.
48.d. unchanged
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Maximum punishment.
Bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 6 months.
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Maximum punishment.
Bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 6 months.
48.e. unchanged
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Sample specification.
In that __________ (personal jurisdiction data), [the driver of)][*a passenger in] [the senior officer/noncommissioned officer in] (_____ in) a vehicle at the time of an accident in which said vehicle was involved, and having knowledge of said accident, did, at _____ (subject-matter jurisdiction data, if required), on or about _____ 20 __ [wrongfully leave] [*by _____, assist the driver of the said vehicle in wrongfully leaving] [wrongfully order, cause, or permit the driver to leave] the scene of the accident without (providing assistance to _____, who had been struck (and injured) by the said vehicle) (making (his) (her) (the driver’s) identity known).
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Sample specification.
In that __________ (personal jurisdiction data), [the driver of)][*a passenger in] [the senior officer/noncommissioned officer in] (_____ in) a vehicle at the time of an accident in which said vehicle was involved, and having knowledge of said accident, did, at _____ (subject-matter jurisdiction data, if required), on or about _____ 20 __ [wrongfully leave] [*by _____, assist the driver of the said vehicle in wrongfully leaving] [wrongfully order, cause, or permit the driver to leave] the scene of the accident without (providing assistance to _____, who had been struck (and injured) by the said vehicle) (making (his) (her) (the driver’s) identity known).
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[*Note: This language should be used when the accused was a passenger and is charged as a principal. See paragraph 1 of this Part.]
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[*Note: This language should be used when the accused was a passenger and is charged as a principal. See paragraph 1 of this Part.]

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