Vehicular Manslaughter in Southern California

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Although causing a DUI accident that results in an injury can lead to harsh penalties, the punishment for killing another person while driving under the influence is much worse. If you were arrested and charged with DUI vehicular manslaughter, it is imperative to obtain skilled legal representation from a qualified attorney.

With more than 20 years of legal experience, The Law Offices of Robert F. Sommers is prepared to investigate your arrest, collect crucial evidence, and build a strong defense strategy to obtain the most favorable results for you. Our Ventura DUI lawyer has a thorough understanding of California DUI laws to guide you through the complexities of the legal system.

Penalties for DUI Causing Death

In California, a drunk driving accident which causes death is considered as gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. This type of DUI offense is a felony, punishable by a prison sentence of either four, six, or ten years. If the defendant has two or more previous DUI convictions, then the prison sentence increases up to 15 years or a lifetime sentence.

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It is more important than ever to fight your DUI charge with the help of an experienced lawyer. Our firm only focuses on DUI offense, which means we will place all of our energy helping you get your life back on the right track.

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