Augusta GA vehicular homicide criminal law lawyers

Augusta GA vehicular homicide criminal law lawyers

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First degree vehicular homicide is considered a felony. A homicide by vehicle is considered as first degree when the driver:
(1) illegally met or overtook a school bus;(2) illegally 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 otherwise was attempting 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 twenty years, and at least one year of the sentence should be served.
Second degree homicide by vehicle 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, except if 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 received.
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