Vehicular Manslaughter

The Death of a Person Other Than the Driver as a Result of Either Criminally Negligent or Murderous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Possible Punishments for Vehicular Manslaughter

If the offense occurred and no deadly weapon or dangerous weapon is involved (Class 2 non-dangerous Felony):

• First offense: Probation with up to 1 year in jail. If prison is ordered by the judge then between 3-12.5 years;
• 1 Historical Prior Felony Conviction: Between 4.5-23.25 years in prison;
• 2 Historical Prior Felony Convictions: Between 10.5-35 years in prison.

If the jury determines that a dangerous instrument or deadly weapon (i.e. car) was involved (Class 2 dangerous Felony):

• First offense: Between 7-21 years in prison;
• 1 Historical Prior Felony Conviction: Between 14-28 years in prison;
• 2 Historical Prior Felony Convictions: Between 21-35 years in prison.

It is imperative that you hire an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney who not only has a proven track record of success in Manslaughter cases, but Vehicular Manslaughter cases specifically. At Oliverson Law we have extensive experience from our time as former felony prosecutors, a former police officer, and a former judge. If you have been charged with Vehicular Manslaughter you need to hire legal counsel immediately.