Savannah Georgia homicide by vehicle criminal defense attorney

First degree homicide by vehicle is considered a felony. A homicide by vehicle is classified as first degree when the driver:

(1) unlawfully met or overtook a school bus;(2) unlawfully failed to 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 trying to flee from a law enforcement officer, or (6) had previously been declared a habitual violator.

First degree vehicular homicide is punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. If the accused had previously been declared a habitual offender, the punishment ranges from five to 20 years, and at least 1 year of the sentence should be served.

Second degree homicide by vehicle covers 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 caused by 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 imprisonment for up to 1 year, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Meanwhile, at the judge s discretion, punishment may be suspended or a probation sentence may be awarded.

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