§ 49.08. Intoxication Manslaughter. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) operates a motor vehicle in a public place, operates an aircraft, a watercraft, or an amusement ride, or assembles a mobile amusement ride; and (2) is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death of another by accident or mistake. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
Vehicular Manslaughter Defense
If you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter in San Antonio, you need to hire an experienced Vehicular Manslaughter Attorney who is capable of handling your case. Vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime, but when it occurs as the result of drunk driving, it can reach a whole new level of severity.
Vehicular manslaughter is the crime of recklessly causing the death of another human, possibly being due to an automobile accident, and can occur as the result of drunk driving, reckless driving or gross negligence. Depending upon the circumstances surrounding the charge, vehicular manslaughter may involve a mandatory prison sentence if the person is convicted of the charge. Drunk driving resulting in vehicular manslaughter is by far the most common form of vehicular manslaughter in Texas. If an accident occurs and a passenger in the car dies as the result of the driver’s drunk driving, felony vehicular manslaughter or murder may be charged.
In the State of Texas, there are not specific vehicular manslaughter laws, but because a car can be considered to be a dangerous instrument under Texas Law, a vehicular manslaughter conviction can still carry harsh penalties. Depending upon the circumstances surrounding the crime, some possible penalties for a Texas Vehicular Manslaughter conviction are:
• Jail or Prison time
• Heavy Fines
• Revocation of drivers license
• Probation
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Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
As an experienced vehicular manslaughter defense lawyer, I realize how important it is to thoroughly examine all facts and evidence surrounding a vehicular manslaughter charge. If it can be proved that person charged was not reckless, perhaps due to another driver actually causing the accident, or that poor road or weather conditions led to the collision the person charged may be able to avoid a conviction. Often times, accident deconstructionists and other expert witnesses are necessary to properly demonstrate these factors.
If you were in an accident that resulted in the death of another or others, you are probably already very upset. With the addition of a manslaughter charge, the stress can seem insurmountable. I know that you are facing a serious charge that could change your life and that of your family forever. That is why I am dedicated to fully investigating and researching your case in order to build the best possible defense. Your freedom and rights are extremely important to you and I will treat your case as such.
Vehicular Manslaughter in Texas
In many cases of vehicular manslaughter, law officials tend to single out any person involved who happened to have a drink or two before the crash, blaming them for the accident. My many years as a San Antonio criminal defense lawyer have shown me that this is not always the case and that sometimes other people or conditions are actually to blame. If you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter in Texas, you will need an attorney to provide you with serious and aggressive representation. As your Vehicular Manslaughter and Defense Lawyer, I will do everything in my power to make sure the charges against you are reduced or dismissed.
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