Los Angeles Vehicular Manslaughter Attorney
Enhanced DUI Penalties
With any driving under the influence offense, the penalties will be enhanced if there was property damage, you have previous DUI convictions or if bodily injury or death resulted. In our state, there are several distinct charges that can be filed against you if your DUI caused a fatality. If death was the immediate result of your DUI but lacked what is called "gross negligence," you can be charged with vehicular manslaughter. It becomes gross vehicular manslaughter when you drove in a manner considered extremely reckless and without regard or concern for the safety of others.
In the case of vehicular manslaughter, you can be jailed for not more than 1 year or imprisoned in a California state prison for up to 4 years. You can be sentenced for up to 10 years in prison if you are convicted on a gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated charge. If you have been convicted on other DUI charges in the past, vehicular manslaughter can be punished by a 15 year to life prison sentence.
Vehicular manslaughter charges are extremely serious and a conviction will affect your life significantly. You will thereafter be facing life as a convicted felon with all the restrictions that a felon faces.
You will be best served by retaining an aggressive Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer from Law Offices of David D. Diamond. Conviction can severely alter what the future holds for you and your loved ones and we want you to have the best chance possible to fight the charges and avoid or reduce the penalties that could be imposed upon you.
Defending Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
We investigate your case thoroughly, looking for incorrect or careless work by law enforcement or prosecutors that can be used in your defense. At times, it can be shown that data presented by a prosecutor will lack the scientific foundation needed to convict you. If it can be proven that your actions were not the factual cause of the accident or fatality, this could be effective in defending your case. It could not be more critical to have an immediate case review by our firm. Every detail of the evidence that led to your arrest must be analyzed on an immediate basis.
In some cases, we work to get charges reduced so that the penalties you face are less severe. It is important, however, that we move on your case quickly as the more time we have to investigate and prepare your defense, the better your chances for a favorable result in court. We will pursue every possible advantage for you from the moment we take on your case.
Contact a Los Angeles vehicular manslaughter attorney to learn how your charges can be successfully defended. Initial consultation is free of charge.
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“I've seen a lot of attorneys throughout my years, and I have to say you're one of the best I've seen. I thought you were organized, you were prepared, you had great arguments, you had a great composure with this jury. Your legal research was spot on.”Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Compton Branch, Robbery-Gang Trial
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“Great Job, Dave! You will always be my first call... But in fairness, I hope I will never need your services again.”Rob P.
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“Words cannot express the gratitude our family has for David Diamond and his staff. My spouse was falsely accused of stalking and caused extreme stress on our family. The case was dismissed. David Diamond is passionate and knowledgeable about the law.”Mary M.
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“I am very thankful to have such a great, caring, and knowledgeable attorney such as David Diamond. He set my mind at ease and helped me through the entire process. Please do yourself a favor and call him if you are ever in need of a DUI attorney.”J.M.
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“David, I wanted to write and let you know how extraordinarily pleased I was with the outcome of my case; you truly work miracles! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone I know. Again, thank you for all your hard work and support, you're the best!”B.B.
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