If you are convicted of failing to remain at the scene of an accident, you will face both criminal penalties and driving penalties. So-called “hit and run” cases have varying degrees of severity and will be treated on a case-by-case basis by the Ontario courts. Depending on the precise circumstances of the incident and your criminal record, you may face jail time of up to five years and significant fines, as well as a lengthy suspension of your driver’s licence. Longer-term, even if you escape jail time, your conviction will appear on your criminal record for the rest of your life. This can affect employment, education, housing, and so on.