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Vehicular manslaughter whiled intoxicated with gross negligence in California under Penal Code 191.5(a) is filed as a felony by the prosecution. The punishments depending on certain circumstances, will include the following:
1. Four, six, or ten years in the State Prison, or
2. Fifteen years-to-life in prison if you have a prior conviction of Penal Code Section 191.5 or two or more previous DUI convictions.
3. Also, if there are surviving victims that suffered great bodily injury, there are additional prison sentence enhancements of 3 to 6 years under the Penal Code Section.
4. In addition to the above, the court may also require you to perform other probation terms and conditions, which may include: Fines up to $10,000, victim restitution, driver’s license restrictions or suspensions, DUI programs, community service/work, possible professional license restrictions or suspensions, and car insurance consequences.
This offense is also a serious felony and would result in a “strike offense” if convicted.
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