State of Kentucky v. Anthony Billingslea

Louisville, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with:

Vehicular homicide when under the influence of alcohol
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
Three counts of wanton endangerment (First degree)
Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident without rendering aid
Two counts of tampering with physical evidence
Two counts of failure to report traffic accident
Criminal mischief (First degree)
Failure to wear seat belts

Anthony Billings, age 39, accused of a fatal hit-and-run that left a woman dead Halloween weekend.

Under Kentucky law (KRS 507.060), vehicular homicide is defined as causing the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle (including boats or airplanes) under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any other impairing substance.

Key Legal Details

• Statute: Kentucky Revised Statutes § 507.060 (often associated with Lily's Law)

• Classification: It is classified as a Class B felony.

• Penalties: Carries a prison sentence of 10 to 20 years, plus potential fines and mandatory license revocation.

Other Related Driving Homicide Charges

If a fatal crash occurs without impairment, Kentucky prosecutes the incident under general homicide statutes depending on the driver's mental state:

• Reckless Homicide (KRS 507.050): Unknowingly creating a substantial risk (Class D felony, 1 to 5 years in prison).

• Second-Degree Manslaughter (KRS 507.040): Knowingly creating and disregarding a substantial risk/wantonness (Class C felony, 5 to 10 years in prison).

• Murder: Engaging in conduct showing extreme indifference to human life (Capital offense, 20 years to life or the death penalty).

A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.