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Vehicular Homicide Conviction Reversed
Vehicular Homicide Conviction Reversed
Bringing Justice to a Young Man Wrongly Sentenced for a Tragic Accident—and a Second Chance at Life
Convicted in East Tennessee for vehicular homicide, a young man faced a 30-year prison sentence—one of the harshest ever imposed for this charge. Prosecutors alleged reckless driving had caused a fatal accident, and the trial court handed down the maximum penalty. By the time our attorneys joined the case, his options were few and his future looked bleak.
Our team meticulously reviewed the trial record and found several critical errors: improper jury instructions, inadmissible evidence, and a failure to prove true legal recklessness. We also raised serious constitutional concerns and demonstrated that the sentence was wildly disproportionate compared to similar cases. The appeal centered on correcting these flaws and restoring fairness to the process.
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously reversed all convictions and vacated the 30-year sentence. The ruling clarified how “recklessness” must be defined in vehicular homicide cases and reaffirmed the importance of due process. Most importantly, it gave our client a future that had been unjustly taken away.
Key Facts
30-year sentence overturned: One of the state’s harshest vehicular homicide penalties reversed.
All convictions vacated: The appellate court found multiple legal errors and due process violations.
0 days served after appeal: The client was released following the unanimous decision.
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