Madison County Georgia homicide by vehicle criminal law lawyer
First degree vehicular homicide is a felony. A homicide by vehicle is considered as first degree when the driver:
(1) unlawfully met or overtook a school bus;(2) unlawfully did not stop after a collision;(3) was driving recklessly;(4) was driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;(5) did not stop for, or rather was attempting to flee from a law enforcement officer, or (6) had been declared a habitual violator in the past.
First degree homicide by vehicle is punishable by 3 to fifteen years in prison. If the accused had previously been declared a habitual offender, the punishment ranges from 5 to twenty years, and at least 1 year of the sentence must be served.
Second degree vehicular homicide includes all vehicular homicides without intent to kill that involve any other violations of the laws regulating the operation of motor vehicles. For instance, a death resulting from a failure to yield to oncoming traffic, speeding, or driving too slowly, unless such constituted reckless driving, could be charged as a homicide by vehicle in the second degree.
Second degree vehicular homicide is a misdemeanor, punishable by prison time for up to one year, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Meanwhile, at the judge s discretion, punishment can be suspended or a probation sentence may be received.———————————
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