Death as a Result of Driving Drunk

If you have been charged in connection with a deadly car accident in Colorado, it is imperative that you seek high-quality, aggressive legal representation right now. Today. Without delay.

The Denver DUI accident lawyers at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal will meet with you
personally, for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your case. The
decisions you make in the days and week ahead will very likely impact the rest
of your life.

In most cases, vehicular homicide is a Class 3 felony, punishable by 4 to 12 years in prison and up to $750,000 in fines. Additionally, a fatal drunk driving accident will leave you exposed to enormous civil liability, which can result in a civil wrongful death judgment and financial devastation. Because our comprehensive practice of law includes a thriving personal injury department, The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal can work to advise you on both the criminal and civil sides of your case to help protect your legal rights and the future financial well-being of you and your family.

Fatal DUI accidents often result in vehicular homicide charges being filed against an accused drunk driver. To prove its case, the state must prove both that you were driving drunk (or in a reckless manner) and that your actions were the proximate cause of the death.

A proper defense will require mounting a complete defense against the DUI allegations and the contention that you were at-fault in the accident. If you are currently in jail, our attorneys will also fight for your release so that you can work to support your family and best assist in building your defense.

While incarcerated, it is imperative that you do not discuss your case. Do not talk about it on the phone and do not discuss it with fellow inmates. Sometimes some of the most damaging testimony in the state’s case involves statements a defendant made – or allegedly made – while incarcerated.

Defense of the Colorado DUI Charge

The Denver vehicular homicide attorneys at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal will assemble a team of staff members and outside experts to build your defense against the DUI charge. Challenging evidence, including the results of blood or breath tests, field sobriety tests and other evidence, can significantly weaken a drunk driving case. Our attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to review the training and conduct of officers at the scene — as well as the proper administration of tests and maintenance of equipment – that are required for the proper admittance of test results and other evidence into a court of law.

We will conduct a thorough investigation and prepare and file a Motion to Suppress Evidence on your behalf, which, if successful, could lead to a reduction or dismissal of the charges against you.

If the state cannot prove that you were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident (or that you acted recklessly), you cannot be convicted of Vehicular Homicide under Colorado Law.

Colorado Vehicular Homicide – Accident Investigation

Of equal importance is determining who was at fault in causing the accident. In addition to proving that you were intoxicated or acted recklessly, the state must prove that your actions were the “proximate cause” of the fatal crash. An accident investigation or reconstruction by law enforcement will become evidence against you in court.

Unfortunately, law enforcement may be predisposed in some cases to determine a DUI suspect is at-fault in the accident. And, like police reports and other evidence collected by law enforcement, the accident investigation is often conducted to collect evidence pointing to a defendant’s guilt.

At The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, we work with outside experts in accident reconstruction and consult with other legal, medical and investigative professionals to conduct a thorough reconstruction and review of the accident scene on your behalf. If the state cannot prove that you were responsible for the accident, you cannot be convicted of vehicular homicide.

If you are facing vehicular homicide charges in Denver or the surrounding area, including Boulder, Aurora, Englewood and Lakewood, contact us today for a free and confidential consultation to protect your rights.

The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal – Call 303-825-2223