Penalties for Vehicular Manslaughter

In Colorado, prosecutors are aggressive in pursuing these cases. You may be facing a Class 4 or a Class 3 Felony, depending on whether drugs or alcohol were involved in the accident. If the court finds extraordinary aggravating circumstances, the penalties can double in severity.

In a case this serious, you need a Denver vehicular manslaughter attorney who can help you carry the burden. The person killed may have been a friend or relative, and the emotions can be heavy. At the same time, you need a vigorous defense to protect your freedom and your financial future. Choose Trial Lawyers & Legal Services of Colorado, LLC for your vehicular manslaughter case. We have over 30 years of combined experience and we dedicate ourselves to protecting the rights of the accused.

What is the Average Sentence for Vehicular Manslaughter in Colorado?

Sometimes very unfortunate things happen and a person’s death due to a vehicle accident is one of the worse. If you were deemed responsible for the accident, you may be facing a vehicular manslaughter charge.

The consequences of a vehicular manslaughter conviction vary depending on the level of the charge:

• For a Misdemeanor, where alcohol or drugs were not involved, the penalties are 1 year in jail maximum or a fine.
• For a Class 4 Felony, where alcohol or drugs were not involved, the penalties are between 2 and 6 years in prison along with fines.
• For a Class 3 Felony, where alcohol or drug impairment were involved, you can face 4 to 12 years in prison along with larger fines.
• If the judge finds extraordinary aggravating circumstances in either level, the penalties could double.