Medical Episode Leading to the Tragic Accident
Partner Kevin Sieben recently helped secure a fair outcome in the case of a former county commissioner who struck another vehicle while experiencing a medical episode. The driver of the other vehicle died as a result of the accident. Kevin Sieben’s client, who is diabetic, was suffering from low blood sugar and hypoglycemic unawareness at the time of the incident.
Diabetic Emergency and Hypoglycemic Unawareness
She entered the freeway driving in the wrong direction and eventually struck the vehicle driven by the victim.
Balancing Accountability and Fair Legal Resolution
While the defendant sought to take responsibility for her actions and bring closure to the family of the accident victim, it was also necessary for Sieben to assist his client in securing a fair outcome—one that would take into account the strong potential defense to the charges and acknowledge that her medical condition played a major role in what transpired that day in 2017. She pleaded guilty to Criminal Vehicular Homicide and initially faced up to ten years in prison, but due to a plea agreement, she will instead be placed on probation and serve 90 days of house arrest.
The victim’s son supported the plea agreement. All those involved can now begin the emotional healing process following this tragic incident.
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