Tag Archives: Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
Murder Using a Vehicle as a Deadly Weapon and Vehicular Homicide
The death of Heather Heyer, one of the protesters who was just recently run over by an alt-right demonstrator in Charlottesville, Virginia has shed light on a number of bills that were introduced this past year in six states, including Florida, that would provide protections for drivers who caused injury or death to protesters,… Read More »
Vehicular Manslaughter Charges – Understanding the Law
When it comes to vehicular manslaughter charges, the unfortunate irony is that the conduct involved in these tragic incidences would typically only result in a traffic citation (e.g., speeding, running a red light, following too closely, etc.), however the charges suddenly escalate to vehicular manslaughter because a death resulted from the accident. You will… Read More »
