When faced with danger the human body subconsciously reacts with a fight or flee response. This is why many people leave crime or accident scenes with no remorse for the victims. Their first impulse is to escape any potential threats. Despite the understandable reason to leave, leaving an accident scene is morally unjust. Neglecting to check on the other drivers, call officials, or exchange accurate information can result in a felony or misdemeanor. The penalties can be quite severe. For a felony most states have fines between $5,000 and $20,000. Misdemeanors alone have a $5,000 fine. Depending on the type of accident and amount of injury, a minimum of one year in jail must be served. In addition to criminal penalties, many states have
