California Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Lawyers

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Punishments – California Penal Code Section 191.5(a)

Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is a serious felony offense. A conviction for this crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years in state prison. If you have any prior vehicular manslaughter convictions or have 2 or more DUI convictions, the sentence is more severe with a prison sentence of 15 years to life.

A conviction will also result in the immediate revocation of your driving privilege. Under California Vehicle Code Section 13351, the DMV is authorized to immediately revoke your driver’s license if you are convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Once revoked, your driving privileges will not be reinstated until 3 years after the date of revocation, provided you can also provide proof of auto insurance coverage.

Punishment for gross vehicular manslaughter also includes a strike on your criminal record for the purposes of California’s Three Strikes Law. This is because gross vehicular manslaughter is punishable by a life sentence in prison, which constitutes a “serious felony” contemplated by California Penal Code Section 1192.7(c).

Being charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated can have devastating consequences, so it is imperative that you contact an experienced Southern California gross vehicular manslaughter attorney if you or a loved one is charged with such a crime. Our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 30 years of experience handling vehicular manslaughter cases, and we will work hard to devise your defense strategy and defend your rights. Call us today at 888-280-6839 or visit us online at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.