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Locane,'Cry-Baby' Actress And Mother, Charged with Vehicular Homocide in DUI Case
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Famous for her role in the film Cry-Baby, Amy Locane, 38, was charged with second-degree vehicular homocide and third-degree assault by automobile. Locane said herself that she had a couple glasses of wine before she drove her SUV into another car. The impact killed the woman sitting in the passenger seat, and the husband, who was in the driver's seat, was harmed badly and flown to the nearest hospital. Just before the accident, witnesses told officials that she had driven over some mailboxes and had been involved in a hit-and-run. Officials also stated that Locane was slurring and smelled of alcohol. Locane is facing five to ten years in state prison, if convicted.
When a death occurs due to drunk driving, reckless driving, speeding, gross negligence or a hit and run, you may be charged with the crime of vehicular manslaughter. It is a form of manslaughter that involves the use of an automobile. In California this is a very serious legal offense and is considered either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances involved.
At the Hedding Law Firm, our defense lawyers have defended many clients against a vehicular manslaughter charge with positive results. Our criminal defense attorneys also provide excellent murder and DUI defense representation in the state of California. Our firm strongly believes that you are innocent until proven guilty, and we will make every attempt to maintain your freedom and protect your individual rights. In some instances an attorney at our firm may even be able to have your charges lowered or dismissed entirely. Contact a Los Angeles DUI lawyer in our office to discuss all of the details of your case and how DUI charges may affect the circumstances of the arrest. |
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Posted By Admin on
August 20, 2010 02:28 pm |
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