SANTA ANA, Orange County - An Orange County DUI drunk driver, Jose Olmos, was convicted of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated for the death of his friend, misdemeanor charge of driving without a license, and a sentencing enhancement for causing bodily injury while driving. He was sentenced today to 6 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter for the death of a friend.
He was speed-driving at 70 mph over 30 mph limit in Santa Ana after drinking for 11 hours. He lost control of the car and the car was flipped. His friend on the passenger's seat was killed in the accident.
Under California law, vehicular manslaughter is defined as causing the death of another person due to the negligent or reckless driving. Vehicular Manslaughter can be a felony or misdemeanor, depends on the circumstances and seriousness of the case.
California Felony DUI vehicular manslaughter is defined as a person who is driving under the influence or DUI and their negligent actions caused the death of another person. A felony DUI charge or felony driving under the influence of alchol or drugs can be charged under felony vehicular manslaughter, homicide or second-degree murder.
California Vehicular Manslaughter is a very serious criminal charge and the punishment and consequences are very severe. If convicted of Vehicular manslaughter in California, a person can be sentenced to 4 years in prison; if it is charged with felony gross negligence while DUI, drunk driving or intoxicated, the person can be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
If you or someone you care has been charged with vehicular manslaughter DUI, the consequences can affect your life, career and future. It is extremely important that you seek legal advice from an experienced Southern California Criminal Defense attorney or Orange County DUI defense lawyer to protect your rights. With a competent California vehicular manslaughter defense attorney by your side, you may be able to get your felony charge reduced significantly and have harsh punishment minimized.
The Orange County vehicular manslaughter attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, are very experienced in defending clients charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated or drunk driving. If you are able to retain an experienced DUI attorney at Law Offices of Michael Guisti, our DUI defense attorneys will work tirelessly to defend you and make sure your rights are protected.
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How an Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer can help you in the Felony Vehicular Manslaughter, Felony DUI or Felony Drunk Driving Defense ?
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