San Diego Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyers

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Anyone who has driven on the roads in Southern California knows that even a moment’s distraction can have devastating consequences. Thousands of cars congest the roadways each day, and every single driver has the capacity to make a mistake that changes not only his or her life, but anyone near them as well. Cars are inherently dangerous machines; they are heavy, fast, and potentially deadly. Vehicular manslaughter has become a serious concern for all San Diegans, although few people truly understand their rights should they be charged with this serious offense.

Vehicular manslaughter is the crime of negligently driving a vehicle and directly causing the death of a human being. A vehicular manslaughter charge can result in the death of a passenger in your own vehicle if the death was caused while breaking the law. Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a result of Drunk Driving, reckless driving and speeding.

Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The charge will most likely be a misdemeanor if it was due to a minor crime. This charge faces up to a year in County Jail or a fine. A felony vehicular manslaughter charge is the result of a more serious crime like Driving While Intoxicated or excessive speeding.

Not every vehicular manslaughter incident is a simple “open and shut” case. Variables such as weather, road conditions, other drivers, and the vehicles involved can greatly influence the outcome of these court proceedings, and your lawyer must understand each and every aspect of your case in order to present the best defense possible.

Fortunately, the vehicular manslaughter lawyers at Steigerwalt & Associates have years of experience litigating these highly contested cases, and our track record of successful verdicts speaks for itself. If you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter in San Diego, it is important to have experienced criminal defense attorneys handling your case. Contact the San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers at Steigerwalt & Associates to review your case today!

Proven Results

CHARGE: Gross vehicular manslaughter, while intoxicated RESULT: Probation, with work furlough placement