Dallas Vehicular Manslaughter Defense

Vehicular manslaughter, or vehicular homicide, is a violent crime that occurs when one person negligently kills another person during a motor vehicle accident.  In most vehicular manslaughter cases, the death of the victim results from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle by the person who caused the accident.  While vehicular manslaughter is a very serious crime, it is regarded as a lesser offense than murder or manslaughter because the killing is not intentional or premeditated.

There are numerous reasons why fatal car accidents occur, but the number one reason is driver negligence.  When a driver engages in negligent or reckless driving behaviors and another person dies as a result of the driver’s negligence, the driver can be charged with vehicular manslaughter and will face severe legal consequences if he/she is convicted.  For example, if a person is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) and he/she is involved in a catastrophic car accident that leads to the death of another person, he/she will face charges for vehicular manslaughter.

In the state of Texas, vehicular manslaughter convictions can result in jail time, fines, community service, probation and even driver’s license suspension.  The severity of these consequences will depend upon whether the person was charged with a misdemeanor or felony. 

Dallas Vehicular Manslaughter Attorney

If you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter, you need to employ a Dallas violent crimes defense attorney who is capable of investigating your case, interviewing witnesses, reviewing police reports, examining physical evidence and hiring automotive professionals who can attest to your innocence.  You need a Dallas vehicular manslaughter defense lawyer representing you who can identify weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case and passionately argue strengths in yours.  At D'Amore Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing individuals in Dallas who have been charged with vehicular manslaughter.  If you have been charged with this serious crime, we will provide you with the advice, advocacy and defense strategies you need to fight your criminal charges.  

Contact a Dallas vehicular manslaughter attorney to learn how we can protect your freedom!