Motor Vehicle Crime Defense

Most people charged with a motor vehicle crime such as vehicular homicide are not career criminals. Rather, they are people who may have made a serious error in judgment. Whatever your status, it is important to have an attorney who will defend you vigorously against any motor vehicle crime charge. Having that defense can make the difference between significant prison time and a lesser penalty.

Using our resources to obtain results for clients

At the law firm of Denner Pellegrino, LLP, our attorneys represent clients in vehicular homicide and other motor vehicle crime cases. We use our vast network of experts and specialists to confirm or disprove the facts presented by the prosecution. Because many of our lawyers are former prosecutors, we are able to gauge the probable success of plea bargain proposals and plans for alternative sentencing.

We use our resources and skills to obtain the best possible outcome for clients facing any type of motor vehicle charge. Contact us at our Boston (direct 1-617-227-2800), Springfield (direct 1-413-746-4400), Providence or New York City office to discuss your case. Or call us toll-free at 1-866-348-0900.

Examples of our cases

Our cases include matters such as:

• Felony vehicular homicide, with the defendant charged with operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing an accident that kills someone because of the impairment
• Misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide
• Operating to endanger
• Involuntary manslaughter
• Negligent operation of a motor vehicle
• Reckless driving

Streamlining your case to reduce penalties

People are often charged with more than one of these offenses, with both the charges and the penalties overlapping. Our attorneys are skilled at making sure that our clients are convicted of as few of the charges as possible, if they are convicted at all. This is important because the penalties for conviction can include a significant jail sentence and a substantial fine as well as the loss of your license for many years.

Protecting your rights

In all criminal cases involving a motor vehicle, we act vigorously to protect and defend the rights of our clients. To build a strong case, we ask clients questions such as:

• Did the police have cause to stop you?
• Was the sobriety test administered correctly?
• Was the vehicle equipment working properly?

Answers to these and other questions will allow us to develop the best defense possible for your situation.

Knowledgeable representation from the beginning of your case

Our law firm is committed to providing a strong defense at every stage of the proceedings against you. We represent clients from initial investigation to post-conviction appeals and at every other step, including:

• Initial investigation
• Extradition
• Arrest
• Grand jury indictment
• Charging
• Bail hearing
• Arraignment
• Plea negotiations
• Trial
• Verdict
• Pre-sentencing investigation and reports
• Post-conviction appeals, writs and motions
• Probation
• Jail or prison
• Parole

Defending your rights against motor vehicle crime charges

If you have been charged with or are being investigated any type of motor vehicle crime, speak with lawyers who have a reputation for success with cases such as yours. Contact Denner Pellegrino, LLP, at our offices in Boston (direct 1-617-227-2800), Springfield (direct 1-413-746-4400), Providence or New York City or by calling toll free 1-866-348-0900. We are available to respond to emergencies at all times, including evenings and weekends. Staff can accommodate clients speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian and some Southeast Asian languages. We offer translators for any other languages.