Criminal vehicular homicide and injury cases can wreak havoc in a person’s life. The consequences can be immediate and can result in the loss of license, jail time, prison time, and a permanent criminal record. If you or someone you know has been accused of criminal vehicular homicide or injury, your first step should be to contact an experienced attorney. The criminal attorneys at Brandt Kettwick Defense in the Minneapolis, MN Twin Cities metro area have over 30 years of experience handling criminal vehicular homicide and injury cases and are ready to put our experience and dedication to work for you.
When we handle a criminal vehicular homicide or operation case, the Minnesota criminal lawyers at our firm will take control of your case and thoroughly investigate the facts of your case using top-notch investigators, we will use leading experts to challenge the state’s experts, and we will put together a plan to defend you by employing cutting-edge legal challenges to the state’s case. Our aggressive representation of clients has resulted in dismissals, acquittals, and greatly reduced charges where clients have avoided lengthy prison sentences. These cases are very complex and a thorough knowledge of the law is important. Let our experience help you through this difficult time in your life.
What is criminal vehicular homicide or operation? Criminal vehicular homicide or operation cases involve an accident causing injury or death to another, while operating a motor vehicle:
- While under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- With an alcohol content of .08 or more
- While driving grossly negligent
- And leaving the scene of the accident
We not only help people after they are charged, we also get involved in cases before charges are issued. Our proactive approach allows us to get started on your defense immediately which can help minimize the consequences of these charges. Put our experience and dedication to work for you—we have a plan to help you!
Call 763-421-6366 for a free consultation today.
Criminal Vehicular Homicide Information & Guides
All penalties listed below are the maximum penalty that can be imposed under Minnesota Law unless otherwise specified.
In the illegal conduct caused:
- Death of a human being: Felony: 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine.
- Great bodily harm: Felony: 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.
- Substantial Bodily Harm: Felony: 3 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.
- Bodily Harm: Gross Misdemeanor: 1 year in prison and/or a $3,000 fine.
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Motor vehicle: a self-propelled device for moving persons or property or pulling implements from one place to another, whether the device is operated on land, rails, water, or in the air.
Controlled substance: a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V. The term shall not include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, intoxicating liquors or tobacco.
Hazardous substance: any chemical or chemical compound that is listed as a hazardous substance in rules adopted under chapter 182.
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Anytime you are charged with a crime, you should do two things:
1. Contact a criminal defense attorney; and,
2. Do NOT talk to the cops.
Only in extremely rare circumstances do we recommend communicating with the cops and any decision to do so should be made with the advice of counsel and with an attorney present that is experienced in handling criminal vehicular homicide charges in Minnesota.