Vehicular manslaughter is a very serious charge that applies when someone’s dangerous driving results in a death. It’s possible for someone to be driving properly, in a fully legal manner, and still drive in such a way that’s dangerous or negligent, so much so that it causes someone to die. Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, and potential penalties can vary widely, so if you’ve been arrested for vehicular manslaughter, it’s essential that you find a defense attorney who can help you navigate your case ASAP.

Potential penalties for vehicular manslaughter

If you’ve been charged with vehicular manslaughter, you’re probably wondering what penalties you’ll have to face if you are convicted. Penalties can vary widely depending on the facts of each vehicular manslaughter case.

For example, if you drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and cause an accident that kills someone, you may be charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. If you already have a DUI charge on your record from the past 10 years, you may be charged with second degree murder.

But penalties could be on the lighter side, too. If it’s a misdemeanor charge and you don’t have a previous criminal record, you might just get a year in jail. But if it’s a felony vehicular manslaughter charge, you could be facing 10 years in jail. If the charge is in addition to a DUI charge, your sentence could be 15 years to life.

The judge has a lot of leeway in determining your sentence. He or she may add requirements like DUI probation, victim restitution, community service, and license restrictions or suspensions to your sentence if you’re convicted of misdemeanor or felony vehicular manslaughter.

Don’t risk getting a conviction and overly harsh sentence

If you’ve been arrested for vehicular manslaughter in Southern California, the charge against you is very serious. You need to find a qualified criminal defense attorney who make defending you a top priority throughout your case. The best choice in the Upland area is definitely Attorney Torrence L. Howell. He has 31 years experience with defending clients from vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and various other criminal charges. Plus he’s always staying up-to-date with new developments in this legal category.

He will strive to achieve the ideal outcome in your case – whether that’s complete dismissal of the charge(s), a reduction of the charge and accompanying sentence, an acquittal, or any other favorable result.

Find out what you can expect from your vehicular manslaughter case

When you schedule your first consultation with Attorney Howell (it’s free), he’ll review all the pertinent information from your case and start devising your personalized defense strategy right away. He’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have and give you solid advice based on his many years of experience with vehicular manslaughter cases in Southern California. He’ll also start collecting useful evidence that will support his defense strategy in court. No stone will be left unturned as he meticulously prepares your defense.

If you want an attorney who will tenaciously fight for you and work hard to prevent a conviction in your vehicular manslaughter case, call Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell to set up an appointment with Attorney Torrence L. Howell today.

Have you been charged with burglary? Then you need to find a criminal defense attorney to help you ASAP. But the prospect of picking one can feel daunting – how are you supposed to know who is the best choice? There are way too many options. Many you should just use the public defender…

No! Back up, no need to do that!

You should know that the public defender is a qualified attorney, yes, but he or she likely has thousands of cases they’re working on at any given time. Even with the best of intentions, they’re not going to be able to provide you with a solid, well thought-through defense strategy. You don’t want to risk getting convicted by using the public defender.

You may feel rather overwhelmed with all the options available to you.

How can you narrow it down? How can you pick one that’s really going to work hard for you? The stakes are incredibly high – if a positive outcome isn’t achieved in your case, you could have a permanent mark on your public criminal record. That could affect your ability to secure proper employment and even prevent you from being able to rent a good apartment. Your social life could be impacted too – there’s a lot of stigma that accompanies a criminal conviction.

OK, take a deep breath. You can do this.

Here are some good questions to ask when considering who should represent you in your burglary case:

• Does the attorney have experience representing clients in burglary cases?
• Is the attorney a hard worker who will fight for a favorable outcome?
• Will the attorney talk straight with you and be honest throughout your case?

If you can answer these three questions about an attorney and feel comfortable and satisfied with their answers, you’re definitely on the right track.

Top Upland CA burglary defense attorney

If you’re looking for an attorney in the Upland, CA area for your burglary choice, the obvious choice is Attorney Torrence L. Howell. He has been defending clients in burglary and other criminal cases for over 31, so you can definitely trust his expert advice and representation throughout your case. He tenaciously fights for his clients’ rights and best interests every day. Honesty and integrity mark every interaction he has with clients, judges, prosecutors, and everyone else he comes into contact with. You can count on him to provide you superb legal services every step of the way – and if it’s possible to prevent conviction in your burglary case, he’ll do it.
All potential clients are invited to stop by his office at 1365 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite 2 Upland, CA 91786 anytime during business hours: or feel free to schedule an appointment by calling 909-920-0908 or emailing torrence@torrencelhowelllaw.com.

Have background checks become the bane of your existence? Many criminal records are now available online, making it that much easier for just about anyone to find out about any convictions that stain your record. Background checks are increasingly becoming essential parts of so many actions – from renting a home, getting a new job, to acquiring certain California professional licenses, and more. It can be incredibly difficult to make progress in the world with a criminal record, even if it only includes a misdemeanor conviction.

Do you long to leave the past behind and get a clean slate? Attorney Torrence L. Howell may be able to help you. Certain types of criminal convictions may be eradicated from your public criminal record forever when you enlist the expert assistance of Attorney Howell.

Do I qualify for expungement?

California law outlines the parameters of expungement eligibility very explicitly. Not all criminal convictions may be expunged, though some may be. For example, if you were convicted of a crime in California, but prison time wasn’t part of your sentence, you may qualify for expungement as long as you fulfilled every aspect of your sentence. That includes successfully completing the terms of your probation, paying required fines or restitution, and taking care of all other requirements indicated by the judge who convicted you.

If you violated the terms of your probation in any way, you’re probably not eligible for expungement. Additionally, you may not have any pending criminal charges against you.

There are many crimes that are except from expungement possibilities in California, such as sex crimes against a minor.

How to get help with your expungement case

If you have a criminal conviction on your record that’s negatively impacting your life, don’t wait another minute to get help. Call Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell to get expert legal assistance from Attorney Howell right away. He’ll evaluate your situation and honestly impart his professional opinion, which is based on many years of criminal law experience.

Presenting the strongest case possible with Attorney Howell

If Attorney Howell recommends pursuing an expungement petition, he’ll guide you through every step of the process, providing you with impeccable legal advice and assistance at every point. He’ll advise you about how to present yourself to prove to the judge deciding your case that you deserve to have your criminal record expunged. For example, perhaps you support your family financially, and this expungement would allow you to obtain a better job. Your case will also be stronger if you can prove that you have tight community ties, that you’re a good person who’s been rehabilitated, etc.

First consultation is free

Your first consultation with Attorney Howell is absolutely free. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Can you imagine having a squeaky clean record again? It would be so awesome! Make that dream a reality with the expert legal assistance of Attorney Howell. Call 909-920-0908 or email torrence@torrencelhowelllaw.com to schedule your first appointment today.

Are you a person of interest in a criminal case? Have you been arrested? Then it’s important that you find a qualified criminal defense attorney you can trust ASAP. Thankfully, getting expert legal assistance is as simple as calling the Law Offices of Torrence L. Howell. Call 909-920-0908 to schedule your appointment with Attorney Howell at your earliest convenience.

Why choose Attorney Howell?

There are so many attorneys to choose from in Southern California, so you may be wondering why you should choose Attorney Howell. Well, there are so many reasons. Here are a few:

• Experience. Attorney Howell has been representing clients in criminal cases for over 31 years. He has the expertise to defend you properly, no matter what charge you may be facing. He can provide you a solid defense for any crime, including assault and battery, burglary, child abuse, DUI, drug charges, elder abuse embezzlement, forgery, fraud, guns and other weapons charges, juvenile crime, sexual assault, stalking, vehicular manslaughter, probation and parole violations

• Effective legal assistance for expungement cases as well.

• Specializing in business-related crime defense. Attorney Howell holds an MBA degree, so he’s especially fantastic at defending clients against charges that relate to business-related crimes like embezzlement, fraud, or forgery. As a businessman and an attorney, Attorney Howell has a unique perspective that helps him effectively defend clients against criminal charges.

• Upland-based criminal defense attorney. Attorney Howell practices in courts throughout Southern California, including San Bernardino and Orange County. His office is conveniently located in Upland.

• Looking for an attorney who cares? Attorney Howell genuinely cares about each and every one of his clients, and continuously works diligently to attain the ideal outcome in every case.

• Stellar reviews. These days just about everyone looks up reviews for everything from a latte to a hotel room to a certain town. Finding an excellent attorney is no different. You can be confident in your choice of Attorney Howell after reading these reviews written by former clients.

• Free case evaluation. All prospective clients are invited to come speak with Attorney Howell at their earliest convenience. Your first appointment is free. There, Attorney Howell will evaluate your case and let you know what you can reasonably expect the outcome to be. Attorney Howell will also be glad to answer any questions you may have. If you decide to move forward with Attorney Howell as your defense attorney, you can rest assured that he will keep your rights and best interests as top priorities.

Schedule your free case evaluation with Attorney Howell by calling his office at 909-920-0908 or emailing torrence@torrencelhowelllaw.com. Remember, your best defense starts here – with Attorney Torrence L. Howell.

In the United States, we enjoy a right commonly called the “presumption of innocence.” This right means that if you’re accused of a crime, you’re considered until you’re proven guilty. Even though the court of human opinion often convicts people before they’ve had their day in court, our legal system has been set up in such away that each individual has an opportunity to present an adequate defense.

A strong defense

Have you been charged with a crime recently? Know that you are presumed innocent. And unless the evidence is truly stacked against you, there are many legal maneuvers that could prevent a conviction from being issued in your case. At the very least, your attorney will work hard to make sure you don’t receive the maximum sentence.

Person of interest?

Perhaps you haven’t been charged with a crime, but you’re currently a person of interest. If so, it’s still essential that you come speak with Attorney Howell right away. He’ll offer you valuable legal advice and if you happen to eventually be charged with the crime, he’ll already be on your side, offering you fantastic legal defense along the way.

Schedule your free case evaluation today

Come speak with Attorney Torrence L. Howell about the circumstances of your case and you’ll find that he has a solid legal strategy to form a formidable defense in your criminal case. Over the years, he has represented clients who have been charged with a wide range of crimes including assault and battery, burglary, child abuse, drug charges, DUI defense, elder abuse, embezzlement, expungement, forgery, fraud, guns and weapons, juvenile crime, sexual assault, stalking, and vehicular manslaughter.

The Attorney Howell advantage

Attorney Howell has been practicing law in the counties of San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange counties for over 20 years. He will pull from his many years of experience when preparing your solid defense. Plus you can count on him to be even-handed and fair when evaluating your case and offering you legal counsel – he will never use fear tactics or give you false hope when there is none. You can count on Attorney Howell to help you in the most honest, forthright way possible throughout every step of your case.

Contact the Law offices of Attorney Howell today

Attorney Howell’s regular office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, but requests for evening and weekend appointments can often be accommodated. His office is conveniently located at 1365 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite 2 1365 W. Foothill Blvd. Suite 2. Schedule your free case evaluation today by calling 909-920-0908 or emailing torrence@torrencelhowelllaw.com.