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Vehicular Homicide Lawyer in Orlando

Helping Clients Avoid Vehicular Homicide Conviction in Orange County

Facing charges for vehicular homicide in Florida changes your life in an instant. State law defines this offense as killing a human being or an unborn child through reckless driving. Because prosecutors treat reckless driving as a conscious disregard for safety, a conviction triggers severe legal consequences, including years in state prison, steep fines, and mandatory license revocation.

Building a strong defense requires immediate, skilled action. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, The Defense Group inspects collision reports, analyzes vehicle telemetry data, and evaluates officer procedures to challenge state evidence. Our team directly with accident reconstruction experts to examine road conditions and driver reaction times. Every vehicular homicide case demands a thorough, individualized defense strategy. Early intervention allows me to challenge prosecutor claims before key evidence disappears

Schedule your initial consultation to discuss your defense strategy and secure dedicated legal representation.

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE UNDER FLORIDA LAW

While less serious than murder, a conviction for this felony traffic offense will result in a lengthy prison term. The statute is set out below as FSS 782.071.

782.071 Vehicular homicide.

“Vehicular homicide” is the killing of a human being, or the killing of a viable fetus by any injury to the mother, caused by the operation of a motor vehicle by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another.

(1) Vehicular homicide is:

(a) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if:

1. At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and
2. The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 316.062. This paragraph does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.

(2) For purposes of this section, a fetus is viable when it becomes capable of meaningful life outside the womb through standard medical measures.

(3) A right of action for civil damages shall exist under s. 768.19, under all circumstances, for all deaths described in this section.

(4) In addition to any other punishment, the court may order the person to serve 120 community service hours in a trauma center or hospital that regularly receives victims of vehicle accidents, under the supervision of a registered nurse, an emergency room physician, or an emergency medical technician pursuant to a voluntary community service program operated by the trauma center or hospital.

Common Examples of Vehicular Manslaughter Charges in Florida

Florida law prosecutes several distinct driving behaviors under vehicular homicide and manslaughter statutes. A prosecutor can file charges when driving behavior shows a conscious disregard for human safety. Common examples include:

  • Impaired Driving: Operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol leads directly to severe DUI manslaughter charges if a fatal collision occurs.
  • Aggressive and Reckless Driving: Driving at excessive speeds in crowded areas, street racing, or weaving dangerously between traffic lanes.
  • Distracted Driving: Texting or using a mobile device at high speeds, resulting in a deadly crash.
  • Hit-and-Run Collisions: Fleeing the scene of a fatal accident escalates the offense to a first-degree felony.

Under Florida sentencing guidelines, a conviction for DUI manslaughter carries a four-year mandatory minimum sentence in state prison. The Defense Group can carefully analyze every vehicular homicide case to expose gaps in the state’s evidence. Our firm challenges blood alcohol test accuracy, inspects mechanical vehicle failures, and evaluate road conditions to build a strong legal defense.

Contact An Orlando Vehicular Homicide Defense Attorney Today

If you are being charged or investigated for this offense, you should seek legal assistance and advice from us at once. Call (407) 759- 6844 for a prompt and  free consultation with an experienced Central Florida criminal defense attorney at The Defense Group. We are available 24 hours a day for your emergency needs, and appointments can be arranged for nights or weekends if necessary.