Jones County GA vehicular homicide criminal law lawyer
First degree homicide by vehicle is considered a felony. A homicide by vehicle is considered as first degree if the driver:
(1) illegally 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) failed to stop for, or rather was attempting to flee from a law enforcement officer, or (6) had been declared a habitual offender in the past.
First degree vehicular homicide is punishable by 3 to fifteen years in jail. If the accused had previously been declared a habitual offender, the punishment varies from five to 20 years, and at least one year of the sentence must be served.
Second degree homicide by vehicle includes all vehicular homicides without intent to kill that involve any other violations of the laws governing the operation of motor vehicles. For example, a death caused by a failure to yield to oncoming traffic, speeding, or driving too slowly, except if such constituted reckless driving, can be charged as a homicide by vehicle in the second degree.
Second degree vehicular homicide is a misdemeanor, punishable by jail term for up to one year, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. However, at the judge s discretion, punishment may be suspended or a probation sentence may be received.
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