Sometimes vehicle accidents or driving can result in facing criminal charges. Hunter has successfully represented clients charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving to endanger, and reckless conduct involving a motor vehicle.
Maine law distinguishes between civil and criminal liability when it comes to driving. Civil liability involves proof of simple negligence, which means driving in an uncareful manner that the prudent driver would not engage in. Criminal liability requires a higher level of proof, and often proof of gross negligence or recklessness.
Driving charges can range from felonies (such as manslaughter or aggravated driving to endanger) to misdemeanors (such as criminal speeding or driving to endanger). Criminal charges can result in jail or prison time, a fine, and mandatory license suspensions.
Being charged criminally does not mean you are guilty. Criminal charges can be defended in court. Hunter has successfully defended clients wrongfully accused of manslaughter, driving to endanger, criminal speeding and other driving offenses.
