VEHICULAR HOMICIDE

In Tennessee, vehicular homicide is defined as “the reckless killing of another by the operation of an automobile, airplane, motorboat or other motor vehicle, as the proximate result of either (1) conduct creating a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to a person; or (2) the driver's intoxication.”  It can be either a Class C or Class B felony.

More than any other types of case, vehicular homicide cases involve evidence that may disappear over time.  Whether it is a blood sample, a vehicle deteriorating in a tow yard or an accident scene, you must act quickly.

Davis & Hoss has represented dozens of individuals charged with vehicular homicide and has utilized experts from across the country in defending their clients.  Whether the case requires an accident re-constructionist, a toxicologist, an engineer, a board certified physician, or a forensic medical examiner, Davis & Hoss has utilized some of the best experts in the country successfully.

Recent Tennessee case law addresses developments in vehicular homicide (Here).