Murfreesboro Vehicular Homicide Attorney

DUI & Vehicular Homicide Charges

Vehicular homicide, or vehicular manslaughter as it is also called, is defined as the reckless killing of another by the operation of an automobile, airplane, motorboat or other motor vehicle, as the proximate result of conduct creating a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to a person or by the driver's intoxications. In general, vehicular homicide cases do not involve malicious intent on the part of the driver responsible, but they are still considered a class C & B felony, and can be met with significant penalties that include large monetary fines, loss of driving privileges, and jail sentences. In accordance with T.C.A. § 39-13-213, a court can prohibit a person convicted of vehicular homicide from driving a vehicle in Tennessee for 3 to 10 years.

It is recommended that you seek the help of a Murfreesboro DUI attorney if you are facing vehicular homicide charges that are tied with a DUI offense. Attorney Thomas Parkerson provides aggressive legal defense to DUI defendants throughout Murfreesboro, and is available to consult with you regarding your case. He is committed to working closely with his clients in fighting against their criminal charges, and this personalized approach may significantly increase your chances of a favorable outcome to your case. With his help, your charges may be reduced significantly, if not eliminated outright.

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

A person's vehicular homicide charges may be increased if an "aggravating" factor is present in the case, such as a very high intoxication level, or a prior criminal history. A person who possesses two or more convictions for DUI, vehicular assault, or vehicular manslaughter will likely be charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, as will a person who is found with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .20% at the time of the accident.

Charged with vehicular homicide? Contact a Murfreesboro vehicular homicide lawyer who can immediately begin building a defense against your criminal charges.