If you've found yourself facing vehicular homicide charges after an auto accident, you deserve expert assistance to help you navigate a potentially complex legal situation. The O'Mara Law Group is here to help.
Vehicular Homicide
What Is Vehicular Homicide?
Vehicular homicide is a felony offense addressed in the Florida Statutes Section 782.071. It is defined as the killing of a human being, or an unborn child caused by the operation of a motor vehicle by another person in a reckless manner likely to cause great bodily harm or death to another. It is more serious than a traffic incident resulting in accidental death.
What Must the Prosecution Prove in a Vehicular Homicide Case?
To convict a person of this crime, the prosecution must prove the defendant operated a motor vehicle in a reckless manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm. There is no requirement to prove intent to harm. The prosecutor only needs to show that the defendant’s actions created an unjustifiable risk to others on the road. These are examples of behavior that may lead to vehicular homicide charges if fatality results:
- Excessive speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Distracted driving
- Knowingly operating a vehicle in poor mechanical condition
How Can an Experienced Criminal Defense Team Help?
You don’t have to face a vehicular homicide charge in Florida alone. Our criminal defense attorneys bring decades of experience, an aggressive defense approach, and focused, personalized legal counsel with access day and night. Contact O’Mara Law Group in Orlando. We will work tirelessly to protect your rights and achieve the best outcome.
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