Baltimore, MD DUI Vehicular Homicide Attorney
It's not always clear exactly what led to a serious car accident in which someone has lost their life. Sometimes, accidents are simply accidents, but in every accident there will be someone looking to blame the other.
And if there is evidence that drinking and driving was involved, for instance, a prosecutor may seek to charge you with negligent homicide. The charges are serious, and if they stick, you face serious consequences, from the loss of your driver's license to heavy fines and jail time.
I am Baltimore criminal negligent homicide attorney Jim Crawford. I've handled thousands of criminal defense cases in my career and I understand what's at stake when it comes to vehicular manslaughter. Contact me at 443-701-4525 or toll free at 866-635-0623 for a free consultation.
Defending Maryland Drivers Charged with Vehicle Homicide
If you caused an accident in which someone was killed, you could be charged with negligent vehicle homicide if you were doing any of the following:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving, like drag-racing
- Distracted driving, like texting
- Drunk driving or drugged driving
The authorities take fatal accidents seriously. You certainly did not intend to harm anyone - and may even be surprised to face criminal charges - but you can even be charged with negligent vehicle homicide for falling asleep behind the wheel.
Give Me a Call
I've been practicing criminal law long enough to know that every case is different. Every person is different, too, and just because you've been involved in a serious accident does not mean that you are a criminal. It certainly does not mean that the authorities are justified in bringing felony murder charges against you.
Drinking, prescription drugs, texting, exhaustion - all of these things can be used against you after a serious fatal car accident - even if you'd only had one drink or you were taking medication for health reasons. I am available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For a free consultation, call 443-701-4525, toll free at 866-635-0623, or contact me online.
