A California driver can be charged with hit and run if they hit another vehicle and leave, and this applies to parked cars as well. A hit and run can qualify as a misdemeanor or felony in California. When a hit and run only results in property damage to a parked car, misdemeanor prosecution is more likely. The penalties for a misdemeanor hit and run can include fines up to $1,000 and up to six months in county jail.