Facing Criminal Vehicular Operation or Vehicular Homicide Charges in Ramsey County?
By Sullivan Rice
In Minnesota, charges of criminal vehicular operation or vehicular homicide carry significant legal consequences. If you are facing such charges in Ramsey County, it is crucial to seek competent legal help immediately. The defense attorneys at Jack Rice Defense in St. Paul are ready to assist you. They offer confidential, no-cost consultations, which you can arrange by calling 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
“A DWI with injuries can be extraordinarily serious with potential jail or prison ramifications and more.”
What Constitutes Criminal Vehicular Operation in Minnesota:
Under Minnesota Statute 609.2113, criminal vehicular operation includes several actions while driving, such as:
- Operating a vehicle negligently while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Leaving the scene after causing an accident
- Operating a vehicle in a grossly negligent manner
- Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher
- Ignoring police warnings about vehicular defects, which then cause injury or death
According to the law, injuries from such incidents are categorized into three levels:
Bodily Harm: This includes any illness, physical injury, or impairment. Convictions can result in up to one year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
Substantial Bodily Harm: Injuries causing temporary significant impairment or disfigurement can lead to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Great Bodily Harm: Injuries likely to cause serious permanent harm or death could lead to a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.
The Consequences of Vehicular Homicide:
In cases where vehicular operations result in a fatality, the offending driver could face up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $20,000. Convictions also result in the loss of driving privileges, vehicle forfeiture, loss of firearm rights, and potential impacts on future employment and financial opportunities.
“Ramifications for a Criminal Vehicular Homicide can mean prison. In fact, the guidelines suggest it.”
Seek Experienced Legal Representation Immediately:
It is essential for anyone accused of these serious offenses to get legal representation swiftly. At Jack Rice Defense, we understand the presumption of innocence until proven guilty and are committed to defending your rights and securing the best possible outcome for your case.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us. For a free consultation with Jack Rice Defense, call us at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339 today. When facing significant legal challenges, ensure you have the right defense team by your side.
Jack is a nationally recognized and award-winning criminal defense lawyer, awarded Among the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers of 2024, Minnesota Super Lawyer for 2023, and Among the Best Lawyers of 2022. He won the Minnesota Attorney of the Year Award for 2021 and is the founder of Jack Rice Defense. He was awarded the Professional Excellence Award from the MSBA for 2020 and is an MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He is also a former prosecutor and a former U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Officer. This St. Paul criminal defense lawyer has decades of experience successfully representing thousands of clients facing charges ranging from sex crimes, child pornography, and domestic assault to DWI, murder, and other serious criminal offenses.
