Any fatal motor vehicle accident could cause the surviving driver to face the risk of criminal prosecution. This is especially true if alcohol is involved in the accident. In other cases, the prosecutor can charge vehicular manslaughter in cases of gross negligence. These cases can be extremely technical and can depend on how the prosecutor and/or the jury view the facts. Facts that might lead to civil liability are not sufficient to result in criminal liability. If the driver has serious, negative prior driving history, a suspended license, or commits a serious driving offense, there is a strong possibility that a crime may be charged. Vehicular homicide carries a maximum of twenty (20) years in the State Penitentiary. Injuring another person while the driver is under the influence of alcohol; can lead to a sentence of twenty-five (25) years in the State Penitentiary. Contact vehicular manslaughter defense lawyers of Coxwell & Associates, PLLC today for your free case evaluation!