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Vehicular Homicide in Los Angeles
Legal Definition of Vehicular Homicide – Penal Code 192(c) PC | Vehicular Homicide – Penal Code 192(c) PC
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The crime of vehicular homicide in California, sometimes referred to as “gross vehicular manslaughter” if the defendant acted with gross negligence, is established under California Penal Code 192(c) PC.
You commit the crime of vehicular homicide in California if:
- While driving a vehicle, you commit an unlawful act that is not considered a felony in California, or a lawful act that may cause death; either through negligence or gross negligence, and someone is killed.
- And if the accusation is that you committed vehicular homicide / gross vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then the charges against you would be under Penal Code 191.5 PC, California vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
Penalties
The penalties provided for under California’s gross vehicular manslaughter law depend on whether you acted with:
- Gross negligence, or ordinary negligence.
- If you acted with gross negligence, you will be charged under Penal Code 192(c) – gross vehicular manslaughter – a wobbler under California law. This crime can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is one (1) year in county jail, and the maximum penalty for a felony is six (6) years in prison.
- But if you acted with only ordinary negligence, then Penal Code 192(c) is a misdemeanor in California. The maximum penalty is one (1) year in county jail.
Defensas Legales
If you are involved in a car accident in which someone is killed, facing vehicular homicide charges can truly be a nightmare.
You may feel guilty, but you have the right and the means to defend yourself in order to avoid criminal penalties. At Progresso Legal Group P.C., we can help ease that burden.
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