Criminal Vehicular Homicide/Operation
The crimes of Criminal Vehicular Operation and Criminal Vehicular Homicide are serious crimes in Minnesota. The crime of Criminal Vehicular Operation involves injury to a person while the crime of Criminal Vehicular Homicide involves the death of another person. These cases are often complex, involving forensic science, accident reconstruction experts, and issues stemming from causation. As in any criminal case, the burden of proof is on the state to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If the state cannot meet that burden, a person should not be convicted of a crime.
CRIMINAL VEHICULAR OPERATION
The crime of Criminal Vehicular Operation is set forth at Minnesota Statutes Section 609.2113. Under the law, a person may be charged with gross misdemeanor Criminal Vehicular Operation or felony Criminal Vehicular Operation depending on the amount of harm caused to another person. Commonly, the crime of Criminal Vehicular Operation is charged where a person has caused bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm to another person while driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance. The maximum punishment that a court may impose against a person upon a conviction for Criminal Vehicular Operation is up to five years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both. Our law firm has relevant experience defending these serious cases. If you need our assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
CRIMINAL VEHICULAR HOMICIDE
Criminal Vehicular Homicide is distinct from murder. To charge a person with Criminal Vehicular Homicide, a prosecutor does not need to show that a person intended to cause the death of another person. Rather, the prosecutor is required to show that a person operated a vehicle in a grossly negligent manner, or in a negligent manner while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or where the driver who caused the collision leaves the scene. If convicted of Criminal Vehicular Homicide, a person may face up to 10 years imprisonment, a $20,000 fine, or both.
TRUST THE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE HELD BY THE ATTORNEYS AT LUNDGREN & JOHNSON TO DEFEND YOU IN YOUR CRIMINAL VEHICULAR OPERATION OR CRIMINAL VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CASE.
Our firm has represented defendants in cases where other persons have suffered serious injuries and death. We know how to litigate and defend these cases. If you have questions about your Criminal Vehicular Operation/Homicide case, call us at 612-767-9643 today. At our firm, we fight hard for you.