Vehicular Crimes

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Homicide & Vehicular Manslaughter

There are several vehicular crimes, and the penalties are serious.

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide – Drug or Alcohol Related

Results from a drug or alcohol related vehicular death can be classified as either a first degree or second degree felony.  In Ohio these charges have the potential of mandatory prison sentence.

Aggravated Vehicular Homicide – Reckless Driving

Results from a reckless driving related vehicular death. In Ohio this a third degree felony.

Vehicular Homicide

Results from negligent driving vehicular death. In Ohio this a first degree misdemeanor.

Vehicular Manslaughter

Results from the commission of a minor traffic violation. In Ohio this a second degree misdemeanor.

Other vehicular crimes in Ohio include
Vehicular Assault                 Hit-Skip
Fleeing and Eluding            Reckless Operation
Failure to Report                  Failure to Stop
Drag Racing

If you have been charged with a crime, call a criminal defense attorney in Columbus at (614) 547-5757 today for a free consultation.