Orange County Vehicular Manslaughter Defense Attorney

DUI Defense Lawyer in Orange County, California

Vehicular manslaughter is a serious criminal charge which may occur in conjunction with a DUI (driving under the influence) charge or as a result of drunk driving. This DUI-related offense is best handled by an experienced and dedicated Orange County DUI lawyer. Gold & Witham strives to provide the best legal representation to those drivers who are faced dealing with vehicular manslaughter charges in relation to a DUI offense. Our attorneys have over forty years of combined legal experience in the field of criminal law, including tenure with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Our practice is limited strictly to DUI defense, and as such, we understand every nuance as regards to driving under the influence charges in Southern California.

Why You Need an Orange County DUI Lawyer

It is estimated that approximately 23,000 people lose their lives each year as a result of drunk driving. The California Highway Patrol as well as the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and other local police departments throughout Orange County are constantly stepping up budget allocations for preventing drunk driving. The CHP is responsible for the largest number of DUI arrests throughout the state, and their DUI roadblocks and other measures have contributed to their rising arrest statistics.

An essential part of vehicular manslaughter defense will be an attorney’s ability to prove that the driver did not actually cause the accident. Accident reconstruction, witness testimony and a thorough investigation of all physical evidence may reveal that the other driver caused the accident or that some other condition led to the collision (poor road or weather conditions, or a manufacturing defect in some part of one of the vehicles). In many vehicular manslaughter cases, law enforcement may tend to lay the blame upon the driver who they suspect has been drinking. Don’t allow yourself to become victimized by this prejudice. Instead, consult an attorney who can protect your rights.

If you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI in or around Orange County, California, contact an Orange County vehicular manslaughter defense lawyer at Gold & Witham.