I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAGIC CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE OTHER DRIVER WAS KILLED. CAN I BE CHARGED WITH A CRIME?

Whether a District Attorney’s office will charge someone with vehicular manslaughter in California depends on the facts of the particular case. If there is evidence that the person who caused the accident was drunk, under the influence, or they were driving recklessly or excessively speeding then they are likely facing felony vehicular manslaughter charges or even potential murder charges. However, even if the person was obeying all laws at the time of the accident but the acted with ordinary negligence, for example, allowing their car to weave slightly into another lane of traffic causing the fatal accident they can still be charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter under penal code section 192(c)(2). Whether felony or misdemeanor, manslaughter charges are obviously very serious and can lead to loss of freedom and /or loss of driving privileges. If facing vehicular manslaughter charges in California, do not hesitate to contact am aggressive and experienced criminal lawyer.