DUI Manslaughter
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Case Details
In 2018 Mr. Kunka handled a DUI manslaughter case on the eastern shore. Initially, the facts of the case were pretty open and shut. The State’s accident reconstructionist said that Mr. Kunka’s bench trial client was not only DUI but also based on the evidence, he crossed the yellow line causing the accident. Mr. Kunka hired the best accident reconstructionist in the state. This expert, after his investigation, came to a different conclusion than the state’s expert. Prior to this report, the State wanted 3 years in jail. After receiving this new evidence Mr. Kunka negotiated the case from a possible 10-year felony for a misdemeanor. The client got 45 days, didn’t lose his job, and is not a convicted felon.
Additional Notes
DUI manslaughter case. State sought 3 years jail for 10-year felony. Defense hired expert accident reconstructionist contradicting state's expert. Negotiated to misdemeanor with 45 days jail. Client kept job and avoided felony.