This week in Los Angeles, charges were filed against a 23 year old unlicensed driver that was suspected of hitting an 11 year old boy and driving away from the scene of the accident.

Police formally charged Silvia Vanessa Saldana with one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.  The boy, Natanael Garcia, was killed after being hit by Saldana.

On July 15^th, Garcia was in a marked crosswalk at Hovver and 76^th Streets when Saldana hit him with her SUV.  The accident took place around 2:30 PM.  Following the collision, an anonymous tip was given to the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Street Station, which led to Saldana's arrest.

Saldana told police that she had borrowed the SUV from an in-law.  She parked the vehicle a few blocks from her home and did not tell the vehicle's owner what happened. 

If you have been charged with manslaughter, now is the time to contact our law office and discuss your situation with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney.

Recently, a shopkeeper in Winnipeg was charged with the criminal offense of manslaughter.  The charges were filed months after the shop keeper was involved in a confrontation with a shoplifter.

According to reports, the shop owner killed 29 year old Geraldine Beardy, who has shoplifted from his store.  Beardy was died five days later from her injuries.

The 62 year old shop owner, Kwang Soo Kim, told police that he was innocent and felt terrible for causing the death of Beardy.  Kim owns Okay Groceries, which is located on Sherbrook Street.  The incident took place on September 13, 2009.

Kim says that he confronted Beardy when he saw her stealing from her store, but did not lay his hands on her. Instead, he said that during the confrontation, Beardy fell to the floor and was injured.

If you have been wrongfully accused of manslaughter or murder, now is the time to speak with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at Okabe & Haushalter.  Contact our team oflitigators to learn how we can help you fight your serious criminal charges.