Vehicular Homicide

Vehicular Homicide Defense Attorney

For over two decades, Dod Ghassemkhani, a seasoned San Diego vehicular homicide attorney has been deeply the criminal justice system.  With an excellent “Not Guilty” track record, Dod Ghassemkhani is someone you want on your side if you are charged with vehicular homicide.  Dod is recognized as an award-winning criminal defense lawyer that was named by the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association as San Diego County’s 2023 Trial Lawyer Of The Year.

Vehicular homicide is a serious offense in California with severe legal consequences.   These accidents often lead to complex legal proceedings, requiring the expertise of a skilled vehicular homicide defense attorney to navigate the intricacies of the law and protect your rights and freedoms.

Dod Law an experienced vehicular homicide attorney specializes in representing individuals who are facing charges related to causing the death of another person due to their involvement in a vehicular accident.

What you can expect from Dod Law if you are charged with vehicular homicide in San Diego.

• Legal Representation
• Free Case Evaluation
• Defense Strategy
• Legal Advice and Guidance
• Court Representation
• Negotiation with Prosecutors
• Sentencing Advocacy
• Appeals if needed

Dod Law a vehicular homicide attorney plays a crucial role in defending individuals accused of causing the death of another person in a vehicular accident. Dod Law is here to protect your rights and freedoms.

In California, vehicular homicide falls under the category of vehicular manslaughter. Here are penal code sections related to vehicular homicide.

Penal Code 192(c): Vehicular Manslaughter with Ordinary Negligence:

• This section states that vehicular manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving is in violation of the laws of the road or lawful order, and without gross negligence. It’s important to note that this offense involves ordinary negligence, not gross negligence or intoxication.
• The punishment for vehicular manslaughter with ordinary negligence is typically a misdemeanor, though it can be charged as a felony in certain circumstances.

Penal Code 191.5: Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated:

• This section deals with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. It states that if a person operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and, as a result of that intoxication, causes the death of another person, they can be charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
• Vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is typically charged as a felony in California.

These penal code sections outline the legal framework for prosecuting vehicular homicide (vehicular manslaughter) cases in California. It’s essential to consult legal counsel for advice or if you are facing charges related to vehicular manslaughter in California.

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