Los Angeles Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyer
Have you recently been charged with vehicular manslaughter?
Vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide is a serious crime with varying degrees of penalties depending on the circumstances of the motor vehicle accident. An individual convicted of vehicular manslaughter can receive a sentence of imprisonment as well as other penalties. Following an accident and accusations of vehicular manslaughter, contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer for legal advice from experienced criminal defense attorneys.
Takakjian & Sitkoff has helped many clients involved in accidents and then charged with vehicular manslaughter because someone died in the collisions. Our combined experience includes a former court commissioner, a former police detective and a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. We utilize that experience and knowledge plus our vast experience as former district attorneys to provide the best possible defense for our clients.
Penalties of Los Angeles Vehicular Manslaughter
Causing an accident that takes the life of another can have significant consequences. An accident that results from reckless or negligent driving can be grounds for vehicular manslaughter. The circumstances of the accident can determine the severity of the punishment. In some instances, the accident is a misdemeanor charge while in other cases it is a major felony. Drunken drivers causing a collision resulting in a fatality can receive very harsh punishment for the DUI crime. The different types of vehicular manslaughter charges can include:
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
- Second degree murder
The degree of negligence and the intentions of the defendant charged with vehicular homicide are considerations that influence the courts during sentencing. A factor in determining penalties is whether the driver had prior convictions or prior DUI offenses. A defendant faced with serious charges needs an effective defense from a team of experienced criminal defense lawyers. Defense attorneys know how to challenge evidence provided by a prosecutor. Attacking arrest procedures, witness statements and forensic evidence are part of the strategy good criminal defense attorneys can use to help clients facing serious criminal charges. Our legal team is a unique and knowledgeable group of experienced defense attorneys that defends our clients relentlessly. Make an appointment today with one of our criminal defense lawyers.
Contact a Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter defense attorney
for defense against vehicular manslaughter.