Rochester Vehicular Manslaughter and Assault Defense Attorney
New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Helping Clients Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter
Drinking and driving is a serious offense in New York, but it is even more grave when someone drives under the influence of alcohol or some other substance and causes an accident that leads to someone else being severely injury or their death. In New York, the law defines these types of offenses as vehicular assault or vehicular manslaughter, respectively. These laws carry stiff penalties that may include a prison sentence of 15 years or more.
At the Law Offices of Robert A. Shapiro, located in Rochester, New York, we have over 40 years of experience handling criminal defense cases, especially all matters related to DUI/DWI. We understand the severity of the road that lies ahead of you and we are here to help you fight any vehicular manslaughter or assault charges and minimize the penalties that may be levied against you.
If the police are questioning you at the site of a crash and you are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do not cooperate with them until you contact our experienced Rochester criminal defense attorney. We are here to protect you and help you form a strong defense.
Vehicular Assault
Under New York law, you can be charged with vehicular assault in the second degree if you are found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a vehicle can cause serious physical injury to another person. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over .18 or you are driving with a suspended license due to refusing a BAC test, or have been convicted of a DUI in the last ten years, the charge may be increased to a first degree charge of vehicular assault.
Vehicular Manslaughter
In a vehicular manslaughter case, the same circumstances apply to first and second degree. However, the crash resulted in another person's death and the penalties are much more severe.
An Attorney Committed to Establishing a Strong Criminal Defense Case
Attorney Robert A. Shapiro is experienced at delving into the circumstances surrounding a vehicular manslaughter or assault case including how police collected evidence, interviewing key witnesses, if your BAC was tested properly and if there were any mitigating or contributing factors. He believes in carefully reviewing a case and building a strong defense, keeping his clients informed of every development and decision along the way.
In order to preserve these elements of your defense, it is important to act immediately. Contact DUI defense Robert A. Shapiro today to see how we can help you.
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