Unfortunately, serious injuries and fatalities can occur in connection with driving offenses. When someone dies in an accident where alcohol or drugs are implicated, DUI charges may turn into an indictment for negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter or second degree murder.

If you are convicted of one of these offenses, you might face a very long prison sentence.

There are no guidelines to limit prosecutors in deciding what offense to charge, so it is impossible to know exactly what your future will bring if you are convicted.

In addition to charges of vehicular homicide, we handle charges other vehicular felonies such as:

Aggravated Assault
In an automobile accident where someone is injured, the State can charge the at-fault driver with aggravated assault of a dangerous nature. If convicted, the driver faces a prison sentence, which might range anywhere from 5 to 18 years.

Endangerment
Endangerment is often added as a separate count in a DUI case. When a person recklessly endangers another person with a substantial risk of imminent death or personal injury, they might be charged with endangerment.

Leaving the Scene
You may be charged with "leaving the scene of an accident" if you do not stop at the scene or as close as possible to the scene of an accident where death or injury has occurred. Violation is class 3 or class 4 felony, depending on who caused the accident. Even without serious injury, you have the obligation to stop and might be charged with a Class 6 felony if you do not.

When you are faced with a vehicle-related felony or vehicular homicide charge, it is crucial to contact an experienced attorney who knows the system and knows how to win. At Stephen Paul Barnard, P.C., we have the experience and the winning record you want on your side for any alcohol or drug-related vehicular offense.

Please call us any time at 520-624-2494 to discuss your options. We can help.