Vehicular manslaughter is a difficult case to prove, in Los Angeles and the rest of the country. The major factor in proving such a case, is proving gross misconduct or negligence. For example, there was a terrible tragedy near Beverly Hills where a man was killed during a crash. There are not many pieces of information available yet, however if charges were to come against the driver, they police would have to prove the driver was guilty of gross misconduct which lead to hurting the passengers or was criminally negligent in his/her actions, such as driving recklessly or consuming alcohol.
There was a case recently in Compton where a man ran a red light, crashed his car into another man's truck then fled the scene. The man's truck burst into flames, which killed him. The man was charged with vehicular manslaughter for not only running the red light, but for allegedly driving 80 mph, which isn't even legal on the freeway, let alone on side streets.
In this case, the vehicular manslaughter case was a bit easier to investigate because the man left his cell phone on the street when he fled the scene. Running a red light and driving at 80 mph, not to mention feeling the scene, are all particulars which amount to a vehicular manslaughter case. That kind of negligence, of not being concerned for the other person's health will be impossible to overcome in court.
Tips:
Here are some tips on how to deal with vehicular manslaughter charges or the possibility of:
- A hit-and-run charge is not only illegal, but in a case where there's a death, it only adds to the apparent guilt of the accused individual. Don't flee the scene!
- The consumption of alcohol, or DUI, in such a case only increases the jail time and the legal challenges you will face. Jail time will be up to ten years, not including other possible charges, probation or fines.
- Vehicular manslaughter is a charge that could lead to a strike under California's three strike laws, so this crime could lead to life in prison if the alleged isn't careful.
