Aggravated and Repeat Felony Death by Vehicle
If a person had a prior impaired driving conviction within seven years of this offense, the charges against him could be elevated to aggravated death by felony. This is a Class D felony.
Repeat death by felony is a Class B2 felony—one of the most serious felony charges. To be convicted, the prosecutor must prove:
- The person committed the crime of death by felony or aggravated death by felony
- The person had a prior conviction of death by felony, aggravated death by felony, first- or second-degree murder involving impaired driving, or involuntary or voluntary manslaughter involving impaired driving
Penalties for Injury or Death by Vehicle Felony Crimes
Felonies are serious crimes in North Carolina and are punished harshly. Your sentence would depend in part on your prior criminal record. You could face these punishments:
- Serious injury by vehicle: Up to 59 months in prison and a driver’s license revocation for up to four years.
- Aggravated serious injury by vehicle: Up to 88 months in prison and a permanent driver’s license revocation.
- Death by vehicle: Up to 204 months in prison and a permanent driver’s license revocation.
- Aggravated death by vehicle: Same penalty as death by vehicle.
- Repeat Death by vehicle: Up to 484 months in prison and a permanent driver’s license revocation.
In addition to the length of the period of incarceration you face, you would also have a permanent criminal record. This can result in long-term consequences in your life, such as difficulty obtaining employment, loss of your professional license, and significantly increased vehicle insurance costs.
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