Georgia Vehicular Feticide Lawyers
Learning about Vehicular Feticide
Did you know that if you caused a vehicular accident as a result of operating your motor vehicle, the State of Georgia can charge you with vehicular feticide if an unborn child dies because of the accident? Under Georgia law, vehicular feticide falls under the O.C.G.A. 40-6-393.1.
As expected, this area of law is a sensitive issue and one that can carry serious consequences. It is therefore imperative that if you or a loved one were recently charged with vehicular feticide in the state of Georgia that you contact the defense attorneys at Head Thomas Webb & Willis. Our attorneys have experience in this area of law and we’ll help you through the steps of the initial arrest, arraignment, trial and appeal if one is necessary.
In Georgia, vehicular feticide is actually divided into two degrees. Each has its own law and therefore its own punishments. Here, we’ll explain the differences.
First Degree Vehicular Feticide
Your case will involve first degree vehicular feticide if a quick or viable fetus dies as a result of vehicular violation, which would constitute first degree vehicular homicide under O.C.G.A. 40-6-393. A quick or viable fetus is one that is capable of remaining alive outside of the womb. If you are found guilty of first degree vehicular feticide, you will be charged with a felony. The punishment for this is two to fifteen years in prison.
Second Degree Vehicular Feticide
Second degree vehicular feticide refers to a fetus that has already adequately developed, but dies due to a driving violation, which would be considered second degree vehicular homicide under O.C.G.A. 40-6-393. If you are found guilty of second degree vehicular feticide, you will be charged with a misdemeanor. In Georgia, you can face up to 12 months in prison for such a conviction.
As you can see, Georgia vehicular feticide should not be taken lightly. It’s important that you not plead guilty and automatically give up your legal rights because you think you don’t have a defense. The attorneys at Head Thomas Webb & Willis will work hard to defend your freedoms in court and always provide the best defense possible.
