Manslaughter and DUI in Oklahoma
A conviction for driving under the influence can have serious effects on your life. You may see repercussions legally, financially, and even in your career. If you cause serious harm or death to another person while driving under the influence, you could face even more consequential charges.
First Degree Manslaughter
If you are arrested for a misdemeanor DUI or DWI and a death results during the commission of the DUI or DWI, then you can be charged with First Degree Manslaughter. This can be confusing as people will refer to it as Misdemeanor Manslaughter which simply means it is a Felony Manslaughter charge because a death occurred in the commission of a misdemeanor (DUI/DWI). The correct charge in Manslaughter in the First Degree and is always a felony charge. The penalty for Manslaughter 1st Degree is a minimum of four years up to life in prison.
Second Degree Murder
If you are arrested for a felony DUI or any other felony and a death results during the commission of that felony, you can be charged with Second Degree Murder or Murder 2nd Degree. A conviction means a minimum of ten years and up to life in a state penitentiary.
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Qualified Representation Matters
As you can see, these are very serious charges that can result in spending the rest of your life in prison. It is important to have attorneys that will fiercely fight for you. HLG has a team of lawyers, experts and specialists on to present the best defense possible. Our experts include accident reconstructionist experts, toxicologists, and field sobriety experts. We immediately file motions to preserve the evidence so our experts can examine and take measurements to assist in mounting a defense.
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