California Penal Code Section 192 C
by
Randy Collins on Apr. 20, 2012
Criminal DUI-DWI Criminal Felony Criminal Misdemeanor
Summary: Vehicular Manslaughter is when someone drives in an unlawful or dangerous manner, causing the death of someone else.
Definition
Vehicular Manslaughter under California Penal Code Section 192 C, is a criminal offence and it is normally filed as either a felony or misdemeanor. Vehicular Manslaughter is when someone drives in an unlawful or dangerous manner, causing the death of someone else.
Elements of the Crime
In order to take an Vehicular Manslaughter CPC 192 C case to trial, certain elements of the crime will have to be proven. This includes:
· That the defendant drove unlawfully and dangerously, or
· That the defendant planned an “accident” for financial gain
· Someone died as a result
Punishments for CPC 192 C
These penalties are to be determined by a judge and he/she will make a decision based on the circumstances surrounding the case.
When found guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter, it is usually filed as either a misdemeanor or felony, which includes:
Misdemeanor charges for Vehicular Manslaughter include up to one year in jail.
Felony charges for Vehicular Manslaughter include between two to ten years in prison.
Other penalties include victim reimbursement, probation, community service and DUI classes. Additionally, if other victims were injured in the accident, but lived, sentencing for prison time is typically increased.
Legal Defenses for California Penal Code 192 C
A good lawyer can present many legal and valid defenses for Vehicular Manslaughter charges under California Penal Code 192 C to prove someone’s innocence. MacGregor and Collins is based in Orange County, California, and has successfully defended those who were falsely accused of Vehicular Manslaughter. Call (949) 250-6097 to speak to a lawyer, should you be on trial for Vehicular Manslaughter.
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