FULLERTON, Orange County - A Fullerton woman, Lynette Hunt, was sentenced to 6 years in prison Monday for felony vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. She was also convicted of misdemeanor driving on a suspended license and enhancements for bodily injury. The blood-alcohol content was .15 percent, about 2 times higher than the BAC limit.
Two friends of her was killed in DUI caused ( driving under the influence) accident in 2008. They had a party in Santa Ana before the crash happened. One was taken to the UC Irvine medical center after the accident and later pronounced dead.
Under California Penal Code 191.5, Vehicular manslaughter defines as the crime results in the death of another person due to unlawful driving of a vehicle. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Gross vehicular manslaughter While Intoxicated or DUI is charged as felony.
Punishment for California felony "gross vehicular manslaughter while DUI" is severe, it depends on the seriousness of the case and the quality of the legal representation on the defense.
Under California law, vehicular manslaughter (or felony DUI) results in the death of another person is a serious criminal charge and it carries very harsh punishments.
If you or someone you know has been charged with vehicular manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated or DUI (Penal Code 191.5), you need to consult with an experienced California vehicular manslaughter lawyer immediately. Please contact our experienced Orange County DUI Attorney or California Criminal Defense Attorney at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
How an Orange County Vehicular Manslaughter Attorney can help you in your Vehicular manslaughter in DUI Charge?
At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our California criminal defense attorneys and Orange County DUI attorneys represent clients through out Southern California, including Orange County (Newport Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Westminster, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Tusin and Anaheim), Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego.
At Law offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Criminal lawyer have proven records of success in defending clients in felony DUI and misdemeanor DUI charges. Our Orange County DUI Defense Attorney has the skills and knowledge in California DUI law to be able to help client prevail in their vehicular manslaughter defense or dui cases. For further information, please contact our experienced Orange County Criminal lawyer at 714-530-9690.
