What punishment do I face if I am convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the first degree?

By |2020-05-05T14:43:12+00:00May 5th, 2020||

Vehicular Manslaughter in the 1st degree is a class C felony. If a person is convicted of this offense, the person faces up to 15 years in a state correctional facility. In the alternative, the defendant may be sentenced to maximum period of probation of up to 5 years. The defendant also faces a fine [...]

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What is vehicular manslaughter in the second degree?

By |2020-05-04T14:43:31+00:00May 4th, 2020||

A person can be charged with vehicular manslaughter in the 2nd degree, in violation of NY penal law section 125.12 if the defendant commits one of the following acts: they operate a motor vehicle or a boat while intoxicated by alcohol and/or impaired by drugs and causes the death of a person. they operate a [...]

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What punishment do I face if I am convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree?

By |2020-05-03T14:43:51+00:00May 3rd, 2020||

Vehicular Manslaughter in the 2nd degree is a class D felony. If a person is convicted of this offense, the person faces an indeterminate sentence up to 7 years in a state correctional facility. In the alternative, the defendant may be sentenced to maximum period of probation of up to 5 years. The defendant also [...]

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