Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI and Murder in Fatal Accident
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and drunk driving after he reportedly rear-ended another vehicle in Encino. Two people were killed in that accident, which police say was caused by Sean Mishlof, according to an article in the Los Angeles Daily News.
The accident occurred when Mishlof allegedly slammed his 1995 Mercury Mystique into a 1990 Nissan Sentra near the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Densmore Avenue. Mishlof reportedly remained at the scene of the accident and was arrested.
Drunk driving charges could be misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances of the incident, the driver’s level of intoxication and most importantly, the damages, injuries or loss caused by the accident. In cases where DUI accidents result in catastrophic injuries or death, there will be charges of vehicular manslaughter or murder in addition to the drunk driving charges.
Obviously, these are the most serious category of charges among DUI charges. A murder conviction could bear extremely serious consequences. It could result in 25 years to life in prison, hefty fines and other penalties. It could put your entire life and future in jeopardy. If you have been charged with drunk driving, vehicular manslaughter or murder, entrust your case to an experienced and competent attorney, who has a thorough knowledge of DUI law and an excellent track record of being a San Diego criminal defense lawyer. Call Stephen Brodsky today for a free consultation.
