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.