Vehicular Homicide Lawyer in Carmel

First Degree Vehicular Manslaughter/Homicide in NY

Vehicular homicide/manslaughter is a car accident resulting in the death of another, particularly when drugs or alcohol are involved. A conviction for 1st degree manslaughter/homicide is a Class C felony carrying a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 15 years in prison with fines up to $5k.

First degree involves: aBAC of .018% or higher, driving with an invalid license, previous convictions for DWI within the last 10 years, is charged with a minor 15 or younger, and/or previous convictions of vehicular assault/homicide/manslaughter.

If you or a loved one is facing these serious charges, you should immediately reach out to The Law Office of Keith R. Murphy. Our Carmel vehicular homicide lawyer is here to discuss your options and protect your rights.

You do not have to face these DWI charges alone! Contact us today for a free consultation.

Second Degree Vehicular Homicide

An individual may be charged with this offense when the person is intoxicated or impaired and motor vehicle violations result in the death of another person. It must be proven that intoxication was a cause of the accident led to fatality. This charge is a Class D felony. If convicted, it carries up to seven years and a maximum fine of $5,000.

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

This charge may be given when an individual is engaged in reckless driving, commits vehicular manslaughter and has one or more additional circumstances. These include a BAC of .18% or higher, driving with a suspended or revoked license in NY or another state, a previous conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, a prior conviction for vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide, causes the death of more than one person, causes one death and one or more serious injuries, or has a passenger in the vehicle that is age 15 or younger. This charge is a Class B felony. Upon conviction, a driver may face up to 25 years in prison as well as a maximum $5,000 fine.

Do Not Face Your Vehicular Homicide Charges Alone

The penalties for vehicular homicide in New York are serious and may include imprisonment of up to 25 years and large fines, depending on the severity of the charges. The Law Office of Keith R. Murphy boasts a dedicated Carmel vehicular homicide lawyer with experience representing clients facing serious charges. Do not plead guilty without discussing your options.

Put extensive legal experience in DWI law to work for you. Call (845) 584-7033 to schedule a free consultation with our team.