Taking An Aggressive Stance When The Unthinkable Happens

As a long-time criminal defense attorney and prosecutor, I understand what is at stake when you are under investigation or have been arrested for killing someone in a car accident. Your well-being, your family, your freedom and your future are in jeopardy.

It is paramount that you speak to me as soon as possible to ensure key evidence is preserved and your rights are protected.

A majority of vehicular manslaughter cases involve drunk driving or operating under the influence of drugs. Jeffrey B. Ring & Associates has built its reputation on successfully defending DWI cases, including those involving fatalities. You can trust me to get every detail right, because I have helped so many drivers in my nearly 40 years of criminal law practice.

I have the resources to challenge the team of prosecutors who represent the state and to present a formidable defense for you.

There are five felonies and one gross misdemeanor related to criminal vehicle operation in Minnesota. Causing bodily harm — pain or injury — is a gross misdemeanor. The felonies are:

  • Criminal vehicular homicide (causing death, but not constituting murder or manslaughter)
  • Great bodily harm (serious permanent injury)
  • Substantial bodily harm (temporary substantial injury)
  • Death to an unborn child
  • Injury to an unborn child

These injuries must be alleged to have resulted from gross negligence, violation of the DWI law or knowingly driving a defectively maintained vehicle.

In Minnesota, a vehicular manslaughter conviction results in fines of up to $20,000 and a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.

Through my knowledge, I am able to explore all possible defenses and to successfully challenge the scientific evidence in a vehicular homicide case. I often rely on a network of reputable accident reconstruction and biomechanics experts to provide evidence to support our defense.

My innovative defense strategies and persistence have resulted in reduced charges, avoidance of the filing of charges, not guilty verdicts, favorable plea agreements and reduced sentences.

Get Real Criminal Defense Help From A Former Prosecutor

If you are accused of injuring or killing someone due to criminally negligent driving, you owe it to yourself to contact my Minneapolis firm. There is no substitute for experienced legal representation when so much is at stake. Your initial consultation is free, so do not hesitate to call.