Whenever we hear of a fatal car accident in the news, we realize that "there but for the grace of God go I." Anyone who travels by car on city streets, state highways or Interstate highways must realize that there is risk of collision — and injury or death. If you were the one who was driving and survived, and someone in the other car died in the crash, you may be charged with vehicular homicide under certain circumstances:
- You were speeding excessively or otherwise disobeying traffic laws.
- You were driving under the influence of alcohol — and are therefore charged with felony vehicular homicide even if the other driver was at fault.
The average prison sentence in a vehicular homicide case in central Florida is usually around 8 to 10 years. A vigorous defense is worth all your efforts. Any available resources that can get you the quality of criminal defense that you need in a vehicular homicide case are well worth the investment, considering the alternative of a decade in prison.
A strong defense in your vehicular homicide case may require help from professional accident reconstruction experts as well as other aggressive defense strategies:
- Interviews with eyewitnesses.
- Review of surveillance videos.
- Investigation into the actions of the other driver leading up to the crash. Was he or she speeding or under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Toxicology reports may provide needed answers.
The Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., will not rest until all avenues of defense in your vehicular homicide case are exhausted, if we are your law firm. Consider our strengths including the following:
- More than 30 years' experience
- Phone answered 24 hours
Our Orlando, Florida, criminal defense firm defends clients in Florida, circuit and appellate courts, U.S. federal district courts, courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Our attorneys aim to prevent investigations from resulting in arrests after a fatal car accident in which a client of ours may be a suspect. Contact our Orlando law office to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with an Orlando vehicular homicide lawyer.
Experienced Florida Involuntary Manslaughter Attorney
Our attorneys use aggressive and effective defense strategies to minimize the negative impact of any criminal charges. For thorough criminal defense representation, contact the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz in Orlando, Florida. Call our law office at (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023.
