Vehicular Manslaughter

Miami Vehicular Homicide Criminal Defense Lawyer

Driving is a privilege in Florida, not a right — and prosecutors take vehicular homicide seriously. You may be charged with vehicular homicide if you are accused of reckless driving that leads to the death of another individual (or a viable fetus). Vehicular manslaughter is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. That charge will go up to a first-degree felony carrying up to 30 years in prison if you are accused of hitting and running. That is, the penalties rise if you fail to stop the car and give information or render aid to victims.

Importantly, however, the police do not witness most accidents. They arrive on the scene after the fact and often rush to judgment because they have seen so many tragic and avoidable traffic deaths. For that reason, it is essential for those charged to contact a South Florida vehicular homicide criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

If you are charged with vehicular homicide, do not wait to talk with a Palm Beach vehicular homicide criminal defense lawyer about your case and your rights. Fort Lauderdale vehicular manslaughter criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading; see Florida Statue 782.071 Vehicular homicide.