Woman Arrested for Vehicular Homicide in Georgia

Last week, a female driver was arrested on charges of:

• Driving Under the Influence in Georgia 
• Reckless Driving in Georgia
• Improper Lane Change in Georgia
• And Vehicular Homicide in Georgia.

Police are accusing Amanda Parker of causing a multi-vehicle wreck on I-85 that lead to the death of a 24-year-old driver who had pulled onto the side of the highway. Investigators reported that Parker smelled of alcohol and that she could not remember what exactly happened. 

Vehicular Homicide and DUI in Georgia

As a Georgia DUI Defense Lawyer, many of my clients are drivers involved in accidents where both DUI in Georgia and another serious traffic violation exist in the same case. It is against the law to "drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive." Lawmakers in our state have passed and upheld harsh laws that heavily penalize all DUI offenders, even for a first offense.

Most of the time, when an accident or wreck happens occurs, the drivers involved will often have their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tested. If a breath test shows a driver's BAC was .08% or higher at the time of the accident, not only will he or she face DUI charges, but they will also likely face enhanced penalties for causing an accident and injuring another person. However, there are many ways to challenge a DUI Breath Test in Georgia.

When a death occurs as a result of a vehicular accident because a driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she stands to face several life-changing penalties upon conviction including license suspension, imprisonment, fines, mandatory alcohol education classes, community service, and restitution to the victim's family.

Vehicular homicide is a very serious crime that requires that assistance of a competent and knowledgeable attorney. An experienced lawyer will know how to proceed in defending you against these felony charges and be able to protect your rights. During the lawyers' investigation into your accident, they may find that you were not responsible for causing the accident but were blamed as the cause because you had an elevated BAC level. An accident reconstruction expert might be retained to determine the actual cause of the accident.

Practice Note

As you can see from the post above, it is of the utmost importance that you contact an experienced Georgia DUI Attorney when facing serious traffic charges in the state of Georgia.

Every case has elements that an individual may not know how to handle on his or her own, and quickly retaining a lawyer is necessary. 

Contact us today.