Cincinnati Vehicular Manslaughter Defense Attorneys
Loss of life involving OVI / DUI, excessive speeding, fleeing the police, or "reckless endangerment" can result in charges of vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide. In general, vehicular manslaughter involves criminal negligence whereas vehicular homicide involves criminal intent. The charge against you will reflect whether or not the prosecutor's office believes you acted with criminal intent or criminal negligence.
At the law office of Raymond T. Faller, we work with our own investigators, psychologists, forensic specialists, and other professionals in defending people charged with vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide. Our lawyers collect eyewitness testimony and work with accident investigators in determining why a fatal accident happened, exposing assumptions on the part of prosecutors that are not supported by the available evidence.
36 Years Experience with the Criminal Justice System
Regardless of the preliminary evidence against you, the facts surrounding what actually happened aren't always obvious at first glance. We have the experience and resources needed to help you undermine the claims of the prosecution. To schedule a free, confidential consultation, contact vehicular manslaughter attorneys at Raymond T. Faller today.
Highway and Road Fatalities and Vehicular Crimes
Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide charges involving the following:
- OVI / DUI
- Hit and run accidents
- Fatalities in construction zones
- Fleeing the police
- Street racing
- Road rage
- Reckless endangerment
- Excessive speeding
- Ran stop light / stop sign
- Driving on a suspended or revoked license
Intent and Vehicular Homicide
In order to convict someone charged with vehicular homicide, the prosecution must establish the accused acted knowingly with the intent to harm or kill someone else. Establishing intent becomes particularly difficult in cases involving car chases with the police: in eluding officers, did the suspect knowingly and intentionally seek to inflict harm or death on others? In cases involving road rage or parking lot altercations, what may be reckless endangerment may look like criminal intent, leading prosecutors to file homicide charges instead of manslaughter charges.
At the law office of Raymond T. Faller, our attorneys present eyewitness testimony and evidence that contradicts police reports and the version of events presented by prosecutors. We expose assumptions on the part of witnesses for the prosecution that fail to establish the state of mind of our client.
Vehicular Crimes - Reducing the Charges or Sentence Against You
If convicted for vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide, you could face prison, revocation of your license, expensive fines, and a permanent criminal record. Additionally, it may be almost impossible to find car insurance. At the law office of Raymond T. Faller, our attorneys have the resources and experience needed to undermine the prosecution's version of events and either reduce the charges or sentence against you.
To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact criminal defense attorneys at the law office of Raymond T. Faller today.
