Criminal Vehicular Operation Homicide
Criminal Vehicular Operation and DUI Lawyer
Criminal vehicular homicide (CVH) is a serious felony charge that occurs when a drunk driver causes the death of another human being. Criminal vehicular operation (CVO) can be a gross misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the level of injury that occurs. CVH and CVO charges have severe penalties, but are very defendable if investigated properly and handled aggressively.
As an experienced CVH and DUI lawyer in the Mineapolis area, the Law Office of John J. Leunig will fight to protect and give you the best possible outcome.
If you face a criminal vehicular operation homicide and need protection, let’s talk.
Our DUI laywer has successfully handled dozens of these serious alcohol-related offenses. We have the skill and resources to obtain a favorable result even in the face of what looks like an impossible-to-defend case.
In these cases, our DUI lawyer will frequently use experts in areas of accident reconstruction, human factors, medicine and traffic safety. Our DUI lawyer will also do extensive investigation and research into causation and negligence by other involved parties.
Criminal vehicular operation and criminal vehicular homicide are extremely serious charges that can send you to prison for years. They may be accidental acts, but they are criminal acts as well. You will need a tough DUI lawyer to protect yourself in these situations. Call or contact the Law Office of John J. Leunig today.
Penalties For Minneapolis Drunk Driving Conviction
Criminal vehicular operation is when a person causes great bodily harm to another while driving. This is a felony with penalties of up to five years in prison and/or a fine up to $10,000.
Criminal vehicular homicide is a type of manslaughter involving negligence that resulted in the death of another person. It is also a felony. Penalties for conviction can be up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine up to $20,000.
In either offense, the driver may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs or just driving in a grossly negligent manner. If you have been charged with either offense, you need a DUI Lawyer to protect your freedom today.
Minnneapolis DUI Lawyer Free Consulation
To schedule a free consultation from a DUI lawyer, please call our Minneapolis area office 24/7/365 at 952-540-6800. You can complete the online contact form if you prefer.
For a free consultation, please call our Minneapolis-area office at 952-540-6800.
You can complete the online contact form if you prefer.
The Law Office of John J. Leunig
The Wells Fargo Plaza
7900 Xerxes Avenue South Suite 815
Bloomington, MN 55431