California Vehicular Manslaughter
What is vehicular manslaughter in California?
- Vehicular manslaughter is the “unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle.”
- Vehicular manslaughter is usually the result of an accompanying DWI/DUI charge, where the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Vehicular Manslaughter in the California Codes
- Punishments for vehicular manslaughter vary depending on the level of negligence involved.
- Vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated can be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year or imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 6, or 10 years.
- Repeat offenders will face heightened penalties, and convicted individuals may permanently surrender their driver’s license.
- Vehicular manslaughter is a crime that has serious criminal justice consequences.
- Giving up your driver’s license may also impact your employment opportunities and personal life.
- Don’t risk it! If you, a family member, or friend is facing a vehicular manslaughter charge, it is best to contact a criminal defense attorney. .
- For the best vehicular manslaughter defense in Los Angeles, contact The Law Offices of Erik S. Lewin.
