One year ago (in Bibb County), I was cited for speeding and driving with an expired license. I missed my court date last November because I couldn’t afford the tickets at the time. Consequently, a bench warrant was issued for my arrest.

Fast forward to July 25, when moving out of my apartment, I had my truck loaded such that the gate of the bed needed to be down. When backing out, I forgot to account for this and did a relatively nasty “fender bender.” Since the owner wasn’t anywhere to be seen, I contemplated leaving my name and number on a slip of paper underneath the windshield (as per [Ala. Code § 32-10-2]( But then, I recalled the bench warrant. Being selfish, I decided that I’d rather have a guilty conscience than be arrested. There were cameras in this parking deck, but I decided to chance that they’re not functional. Given that I haven’t heard anything about this yet, I’m assuming that this was indeed the case.

Yesterday, I paid for my citations, the fines associated for my failure to appear, reinstatement of my license, and renewal of my license. I still feel pretty shitty for what I did and want to get this off of my conscience. I didn’t think to jot down the vehicle information. I don’t remember much about it other than that it was a sedan and possibly had a tan or light brown body paint.

What should I do? Would asking the police about any matching reports be productive? Would I get arrested for trying? According to [Ala. Code § 13A-5-7(a)(1)]( I committed a Class A misdemeanor. I suppose that the fact that I’d be “turning myself in” would be considered in a possible sentence, but would [Ala. Code § 32-10-11]( protect me?

I have car insurance, so I don’t think that the other person would have trouble getting compensated in a timely manner.
user
Hit and run. Didn't turn myself in. Payed off citations and reinstatement of license.
assistant
One year ago (in Bibb County), I was cited for speeding and driving with an expired license. I missed my court date last November because I couldn’t afford the tickets at the time. Consequently, a bench warrant was issued for my arrest.

Fast forward to July 25, when moving out of my apartment, I had my truck loaded such that the gate of the bed needed to be down. When backing out, I forgot to account for this and did a relatively nasty “fender bender.” Since the owner wasn’t anywhere to be seen, I contemplated leaving my name and number on a slip of paper underneath the windshield (as per [Ala. Code § 32-10-2]( But then, I recalled the bench warrant. Being selfish, I decided that I’d rather have a guilty conscience than be arrested. There were cameras in this parking deck, but I decided to chance that they’re not functional. Given that I haven’t heard anything about this yet, I’m assuming that this was indeed the case.

Yesterday, I paid for my citations, the fines associated for my failure to appear, reinstatement of my license, and renewal of my license. I still feel pretty shitty for what I did and want to get this off of my conscience. I didn’t think to jot down the vehicle information. I don’t remember much about it other than that it was a sedan and possibly had a tan or light brown body paint.

What should I do? Would asking the police about any matching reports be productive? Would I get arrested for trying? According to [Ala. Code § 13A-5-7(a)(1)]( I committed a Class A misdemeanor. I suppose that the fact that I’d be “turning myself in” would be considered in a possible sentence, but would [Ala. Code § 32-10-11]( protect me?

I have car insurance, so I don’t think that the other person would have trouble getting compensated in a timely manner.
user
Hit and run, didn't get a ticket, paid, want to make it right, but
assistant