A friend of mine was speeding and rearended some one who suddenly slammed on his brakes on the freeway. The man that received the impact died on the scene. Initially, he wasn't charged with anything, but six months later, (which is now), He is being charged with manslaughter. What are his options and what is he facing?
2006-06-09 18:13:19 · 3 answers · asked by Pearl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Vehicular manslaughter is a statutory crime for which the elements and the possible penalties vary from state to state.
Somebody has your state's vehicle and penal codes on-line, a simple search will get you the answer. If your friend tells you the Code and Code Section he's charged with, you can zero right in on the answer.
Some states even set out the minimum and maximum penalty in the criminal complaint.
He has only two options: One, if he is eligible have the public defender represent him. Two, hire a private attorney.
Representing himself is slow suicide. Pleading guilty at arraignment without counsel advising him is equally stupid.
2006-06-09 18:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by shoshidad 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, it was also unvoluntary...so he might only get 10 years. Doesn't sound good...he better get a good lawyer. That is why it is sooo important to keep your distance. If a plea bargain is offered, like under 5 years...I would take it. If he tried to argue that the person slammed on their brakes for no reason or suddenly, you can't really prove that and also, they would say he shouldv'e kept his distance.
1 car length for every 10 miles!!!
2006-06-10 01:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends pretty much on the State and if there were any mitigating circumstances. Could get as little as 5 to 10 or a whole lot more.
What was the man's life worth that he/she killed?
2006-06-10 01:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋