San Antonio Vehicular Manslaughter Lawyer

A vehicular manslaughter case can become incredibly complicated, and a skilled San Antonio vehicular manslaughter defense attorney can use their resources to formulate a solid defense against these charges. Your defense attorney can:

• Obtain all evidence that has been gathered by law enforcement officials and prosecutors in your case.
• Work with accident reconstruction experts and forensic experts to help obtain additional evidence that could help in your defense.
• Analyze the facts of the case to determine whether or not to recommend seeking a plea deal or taking the matter to trial.
• Negotiate with prosecutors in an effort to get the charges reduced or dismissed while also fully preparing you for a trial to ensure your rights are upheld.

Vehicular manslaughter is defined in Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 19.04, which is the Texas manslaughter statute. If an individual is operating a motor vehicle recklessly and causes the death of another person, they can face vehicular manslaughter under this statute. Additionally, an individual can face vehicular manslaughter charges for recklessly operating a vehicle per the Texas Transportation Code Ann. § 545.401.Vehicular manslaughter in Texas is generally going to be charged as a second-degree felony offense. This can result in a prison sentence ranging from two to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000.

In some cases, a person may be charged with criminally negligent homicide as opposed to vehicular manslaughter. Penalties for this charge are typically less severe than other manslaughter charges. This will result in a state jail felony charge that could lead to six months to two years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.

If you or somebody you love has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in or around the San Antonio area, contact a skilled San Antonio vehicular manslaughter lawyer immediately. At HGC Law Firm PLLC, we are ready to get to work on your behalf today. We will use our extensive resources to fully investigate the case against you in an effort to get the charges reduced or dismissed altogether. When you need a San Antonio vehicular manslaughter defense attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation online or by calling (210) 222-9132.