Defending California Clients Against Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, unsafe speeds, driving on the wrong side of the road and driver distractions are among the most common causes of serious collisions. If the police believe you were driving drunk and caused a fatal crash due to a traffic violation, you may be charged with vehicular manslaughter, either a felony or misdemeanor.
Being charged with vehicular manslaughter is very serious. If you are convicted of felony vehicular manslaughter, you may serve up to six years in state prison. Other possible penalties include losing your driver's license, serving probation, and performing hours of community service. Penalties for conviction of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter with DUI include up to one year in county jail with probation.
Get an Experienced Advocate on Your Side
If you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter, I advise you to consult with an experienced vehicular homicide defense lawyer as soon as possible.
The police are not on your side. If you have been arrested for DUI and charged with vehicular homicide, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you regain your freedom and limited driving privileges.
I'm attorney Jim Pokorny at the Law Offices of James F. Pokorny, A.P.C. in San Diego. Contact me for a free initial phone consultation. I have more than 30 years of criminal defense experience, and am dedicated to protecting the rights of clients accused of vehicular manslaughter.
There are Two Sides to Every Story
I like to explain to clients what these careless driving charges mean. Vehicular homicide means that you were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and caused a fatal accident due to gross negligence, excess speed or reckless driving.
In order to create a solid defense, I start my investigation with the police report. Is it factual? Were all protocols and procedures appropriately followed? When you were arrested, were you informed of your rights or did the police try to "get you talking" without an attorney present?
More Than 30 Years of DUI Defense
I concentrate on developing the facts of the accident, including fault and evidence, up to and including accident reconstruction. I believe that every client has the right to fair and just representation. That is why I accept only select cases, so that I can devote 100 percent of my energy to defending each client.
For experienced criminal defense, contact me as soon as possible.
