Vehicular Manslaughter: Go to jail for causing an accident? (Penal Code 192c)

Is it a crime to cause an accident? In California law, the D.A. can charge vehicular manslaughter even if you were not intoxicated and not driving recklessly. More info at https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/defense/... or call (855) 999-7755 Under Penal Code 192c, all that's required is that you were driving negligently, or you violated a traffic law, and thereby caused an accident where a third party was killed. The victim could be a pedestrian, a passenger in your car, or a person in another car. Examples of negligence giving rise to Penal Code 192c vehicular manslaughter charges (not involving drugs or alcohol) include speeding, tailgating, texting while driving, and making an unsafe lane change. Many people are surprised to learn that they can be prosecuted -- and even sent to jail or prison -- for having a car accident even when they've consumed no alcohol or drugs. Nevertheless, vehicular manslaughter charges can be notoriously difficult for the prosecutor to prove. A good criminal defense lawyer can often get charges reduced or dismissed. Our firm handles cases across California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area.