New Jersey DUI Lawyer & Vehicular Manslaughter
Experienced New Jersey DUI Lawyer for Cases Involving Charges of Vehicular Manslaughter
If you are facing vehicular manslaughter charges after an accident in New Jersey, you cannot afford to take chances. Proof that you were driving under the influence can create an inference that you are responsible for the accident—and this could be enough to result in a conviction. An experienced New Jersey DWI lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. can fight to protect you by all means available.
Vehicular Manslaughter Involving DUI is a Serious Criminal Offense
Under New Jersey law, vehicular manslaughter involving DUI is a serious criminal offense. More specifically, the offense is subject to the “No Early Release Act (NERA).” Under NERA, the guilty party must serve at least 85% of their prison term before becoming eligible for parole. That being the case, for some defendants, being charged with a violent crime governed by NERA makes an already serious legal situation much worse. Individuals dealing with such charges should be aware that NERA supersedes other mandatory minimum sentences that apply in a criminal case. In most cases, the NERA prison term exceeds any other parole ineligibility requirement under the New Jersey Criminal Code. If you are facing vehicular manslaughter charges that include a DUI component in New Jersey, you need to contact an experienced New Jersey DWI lawyer at our firm as soon as possible. We will discuss your specific situation and explain your rights and options under the law.
Defending Against a DUI with Manslaughter Charge in New Jersey
Defending against a DUI with manslaughter charge presents unique challenges. Not only must you challenge the state’s evidence that you were driving drunk, but you must also challenge any other evidence that you were driving recklessly. Even if prosecutors can’t prove that you were driving under the influence, if they can prove that you were otherwise being reckless (i.e., you were speeding excessively or ran a red light or stop sign), this can be enough to establish guilt for vehicular manslaughter.
When you contact us, an experienced New Jersey DUI lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. will thoroughly investigate your case to determine what evidence is available—and determine what defenses we can use to challenge this evidence in court. Then, we will do everything we can to protect your freedom, your finances and your future.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation with a New Jersey DWI Lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A.
If you need legal representation for a DUI with manslaughter case in New Jersey, your first step is to schedule a confidential consultation. To speak with an experienced New Jersey DWI lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. as soon as possible, call 877-435-6371 or tell us how we can reach you online now.
