ORANGE COUNTY VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER LAWYER
Defending You When Your Rights are Endangered
Vehicular homicide involving a driving under the influence (DUI) accusation carries the threat of serious penalties upon conviction. If you have been charged with or are under investigation for a drunk driving accident that resulted in the death of another person — which is known as a “Watson Murder” in California —your rights, freedom, driving privileges, and future wellbeing are all jeopardized. It is time to speak with a dedicated Orange County vehicular manslaughter lawyer to set things right and to take the pressure out of your situation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Goodman is led by the renowned Attorney Jacqueline Goodman, who is one of only a slim number of Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists in Orange County. When you work with her, you are enlisting the help of a professional who will work tirelessly to build an effective vehicular manslaughter defense for your case. Her goal is to minimize or entirely eliminate the potential penalties that could be used against you upon conviction.
Being convicted of vehicular manslaughter could result in:
- Lengthy imprisonment
- High fines paid to state
- Money paid to victim’s family
- Suspension of your driver’s license
Get to work on your defense case today. Just dial 714-879-5770
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Criminal cases are often complicated. There are two sides to every story, and it is important that the court sees the situation clearly. We can help defend you in your criminal case and make sure your perspective is heard.
HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Vehicular manslaughter cases are often a combination of DUI law and homicide law. Attorney Goodman is well-versed in both of these areas of law, allowing her to build a defense for your case. She uses tried-and-true defense strategies but also thinks outside the norms to find unique approaches that lead to impressive case results.
Attorney Jacqueline Goodman may build your case while considering:
- Search and seizure issues
- Miranda rights violations
- Field sobriety tests
- Blood alcohol tests
- Police reports
- And more
She puts the burden of proof on the opposition. If the prosecution wants to secure a conviction, then they will really need to fight for it!
PENALTIES FOR VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA
The penalties for a vehicular manslaughter cases are defined under Penal Code 192(c) PC, which describes the offense as a wobbler. The district attorney who manages your charges may opt to select either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of your specific case and your criminal history, especially in regard to your previous DUI convictions.
Some of the worst potential penalties if convicted can include:
- 16 months to 4 years in the California State Prison
- Additional and consecutive prison sentence of 3 to 6 years depending on extent of injuries inflicted
- One additional “strike” on your record due to California’s Three Strike’s Law
- $10,000 in fines
- 18 to 30 month alcohol/drug program
- Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) status for 3 years
There are also specific penalties for cases that are categorized under Penal Code 191.5(a), which is California’s “gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated law.” If you are determined to have caused a vehicular death due to gross negligence, your penalties can include up to 10 years in prison, or 15 years to life in state prison if you have two or more prior DUI convictions.
