Causing Injury or Death by Negligent Driving
It is always tragic when someone is injured or killed in an auto collision. But if you or a family member is accused of recklessly causing such as accident, you could be facing felony charges. With your freedom at stake, you need an experienced legal team to defend you against the allegations.
The experienced criminal defense attorneys of Carson & Coil, provide aggressive representation for charges of vehicular assault or vehicular homicide. We will exhaust every defense to avoid a conviction as charged, which could result in mandatory jail or prison time. Our Jefferson City firm handles criminal traffic offenses in central Missouri and statewide.
Missouri Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide Attorneys
Our criminal defense lawyers, Doug Hennon and Jason Ludwig, have handled the spectrum of accident-related criminal charges:
- Vehicular assault — Causing injury through reckless or criminally negligent operation of motor vehicle. This is a Class C felony.
- Vehicular manslaughter — Causing a death through intoxicated or reckless operation is a Class B felony. Causing a traffic fatality in the commission of another felony (such as fleeing police) can raise the stakes to a Class A felony.
- Leaving the scene of an accident — It is a Class D felony to leave the scene of an accident resulting in injury. The charges and penalties are sharply higher if anyone died.
Carson & Coil provides a sophisticated response to these very serious charges, which can be punished even more severely if they involve alcohol or drugs. We excel at the separate issue of DWI defense, which can make all the difference in these cases, and we exhaust all possible defenses. Can the prosecution put you behind the wheel? Is there evidence of traffic violations? Did the victim's actions contribute to the accident?
We prepare for trial while exploring potential plea negotiations to spare our clients from a felony conviction and years behind bars. We examine aggravating factors such as drug charges, prior DWI convictions, suspended license and the seriousness of the injuries, to understand the potential penalties, the most favorable outcome under the circumstances and whether to try the case.
We Know Your Life Is on the Line
With so much at stake, our firm will do everything possible to fight vehicular assault or manslaughter charges. Contact us today to discuss your situation with knowledgeable criminal law attorneys.
