Vehicular Homicide Crimes

Pennsylvania Vehicular Homicide Defense Lawyers

A car accident fatality is a tragedy under any circumstances, but magnified even greater when the police conclude it was caused by criminal negligent action warranting criminal prosecution. Pennsylvania law provides for criminal charges for vehicular homicide and vehicular homicide - dui related. Few if any criminal offense in the state of Pennsylvania are more tragic or serious than a vehicular homicide caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants. Under Pennsylvania law, any person who recklessly or with gross negligence causes the death of another while engaged in the violation of any Commonwealth or municipal law while operating a motor vehicle is subject to the criminal penalties of Vehicular Homicide. Where the Commonwealth can prove that that same driver is under the influence of an intoxicant, a mandatory penalty of three (3) years of state incarceration applies.

This very serious mandatory minimum state jail time applies not only to a defendant who has faced prior DUIS or a defendant with a high blood alcohol level, but also to a first time offender; a defendant with as little as .05 blood alcohol or who has remnants of a controlled substance such as marijuana in their system from use days or weeks earlier.

Serious Charges require a serious defense and highly experienced Dui lawyers like the DUI Defense lawyers of Ciccarelli Law Offices. Speak to lawyers that have fought vehicular homicide and aggravated assault charges and have the insight to provide you the best result

Protecting Your Rights against Vehicular Homicide Allegations

Do not give up when you are facing the criminal and personal repercussions of a vehicular homicide arrest. Seek out fighters that will provide aggressive representation on your behalf. You need a law firm that staffs seasoned criminal defense attorneys and a former prosecutor.

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You also need lawyers both passionate in what they do and compassionate in their treatment of their clients. You deserve a lawyer that is available when you need him, treats you with respect, and protects your rights vigorously. We make your choice all the clearer with locations throughout the metropolitan Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Center City Philadelphia, West Chester, Exton, Kennett Square, Lancaster, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor and Springfield. Now is the time for action. Choose the winning strategy of Lee A. Ciccarelli. Together our legal team will give you the edge.