South Florida Vehicular Manslaughter

Being involved in a car accident that results in the death of one or more people can traumatize even the most stable of individuals. If you or a loved one has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, you may be unsure of what to do or who to talk to. At this confusing and painful time, it’s critical to obtain the services of South Florida vehicular manslaughter lawyers to aggressively protect the rights of the accused.

According to Florida law, vehicular manslaughter is charged when a person is suspected of operating a motor vehicle in an irresponsible manner, resulting in the death of another. (1) The prosecution only has to prove their case by showing the vehicle was driven in a way that would probably cause death or great bodily injury. For this reason, hiring skillful, aggressive vehicular manslaughter lawyers is critical. They will review your case, including investigating all aspects of the incident, and work hard to provide a strong defense.


The State Attorney’s Office in Palm Beach County has a Traffic Homicide Unit to prosecute vehicular manslaughter cases. This specialized department works with law enforcement agencies to investigate accidents and review traffic deaths in the county. ⁽²⁾ Despite this specialization, many of those accused of vehicular manslaughter have a much better chance for a positive outcome by contacting skilled vehicular manslaughter attorneys as soon as possible after an arrest in Palm Beach County, including the cities of Boca Raton, Jupiter, Wellington and West Palm Beach.


South Florida vehicular manslaughter attorneys will begin immediately to investigate your case and review the evidence for your defense. This will enable you or your loved one to have the most options available for the best possible outcome. Vehicular manslaughter cases are very complicated. South Florida vehicular manslaughter lawyers are specialists in these types of cases and know how to determine the available evidence that will best support your case.

A vehicular manslaughter conviction in Florida can have very serious and life-altering ramifications. The most serious penalties include:

• Fines of up to $10,000
• Possible prison sentence of up to 15 years
• Loss of your driver’s license for three years

If the accused is found to have left the scene of the accident, the penalties can be even higher. Other penalties may apply, including more prison time, if the accused was caught driving on a suspended license. ⁽³⁾

The futures of you and your loved ones are at stake, so take the first step to improve your odds of a positive outcome. Retaining the services of vehicular manslaughter attorneys who have the experience and skill to protect your rights can make a difference.

The attorneys of Perlet & Shiner, P.A. represent vehicular manslaughter clients in all of South Florida, including Jupiter, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Wellington and other cities.