Miami DUI Manslaughter Attorneys
In the state of Florida, anyone who drives under the influence of alcohol and causes an accident that results in someone’s death can be charged with DUI manslaughter. Even though the fatality was not intentional, the death of the innocent victim was the direct result of the intoxicated driver’s negligence; therefore, the drunk driver is guilty of manslaughter.
DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony. As such, the penalties include a fine of up to $10,000 and/or 15 years in prison. If the intoxicated driver knew or should have known that the accident occurred and yet they failed to give information and render aid, it is a first-degree felony. The penalties for a first-degree felony include a fine of up to $10,000 and/or 30 years in prison.
If you were arrested for drunk driving, turn to Beckham Solis, Attorneys at Law for a robust defense. Contact us online or by calling (786) 244-8010 to discuss your case.
VICTORY BEGINS WITH BECKHAM SOLIS
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The State DISMISSED the DUIAround midnight, Police were operating a checkpoint on Coral Way near 27th Avenue. The Defendant entered the checkpoint, and displayed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. She also had difficulty balancing when she stepped out of the vehicle, and could not complete the roadside exercises safely. Police arrested the Defendant for DUI, and the Defendant later admitted to drinking wine earlier that night at a party with friends. The Defendant blew .152 and .143 into the breath machine.
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The State DROPPED the DUIAt 5:54 am, the Defendant was recklessly driving as reported by one witness. The Defendant nearly hit two vehicles and a concrete barrier wall. The Defendant later made a complete stop and one of the officers observed the Defendant passed out inside the vehicle behind the wheel blocking the roadway. The Defendant was removed from the vehicle for safety. The Defendant had an odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage and was not aware of what was happening. The Defendant refused to perform the standardized field sobriety tests and refused to provide a breath sample for the breathalyzer.
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The State DROPPED the DUIAt 7:41 pm, the Defendant was observed swerving and unable to maintain his lane. The Defendant almost struck several vehicles as he would drift to the left lane and then abruptly move back to the right lane, also disregarding a stop sign. An officer conducted a traffic stop, and once he made contact with the Defendant, he noticed the Defendant had bloodshot, watery eyes, a flushed face, slurred speech, and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath and person. When asked to step out of the vehicle, the Defendant was unable to do so without bracing on the door and leaning on the vehicle. The officer observed two 24 oz. beer cans, along with an empty glass bottle of Grand Marnier Liquor in plain view on the passenger seat. A blue plastic cup filled with an unknown beer was also found in the Defendant’s vehicle in the front cup holder. The Defendant agreed to perform the field sobriety exercises but failed to meet standards. The Defendant was placed under arrest and refused to provide a breath sample.
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The State DISMISSED the DUIAt 3:12 AM, Police observed the Defendant accelerate through a stop sign and across an intersection. Upon stopping the Defendant’s vehicle, Police smelled a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the vehicle and asked the Defendant to step out. The Defendant had a flushed face and bloodshot eyes and agreed to perform roadside exercises. After failing to perform the exercises to standard, the Defendant was arrested and refused to blow into the breath machine to determine his blood alcohol level.
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The State DROPPED the DUIAt 2:45 am, an officer observed the Defendant driving 17 miles over the speed limit. The Defendant was also swerving and failing to maintain a single lane, nearly hitting a concrete raised median. The officer issued a traffic stop and made contact with the Defendant, who seemed to have a long, blank stare, confused look, flushed face, and bloodshot, watery eyes. The Defendant also had slurred speech and a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage was coming from her breath and person. The officer asked the Defendant if she had been drinking and the Defendant said no at first. The Defendant agreed to perform the field sobriety exercises, but displayed impairment problems and did not perform to standards. The Defendant was arrested and blew .188/.192 into the breathalyzer.
How We Fight Manslaughter Charges
At Beckham Solis, Attorneys at Law, our attorneys can fight your charges from any number of angles. Perhaps you were not intoxicated and were the victim of police misconduct or a faulty breath test. Maybe the accident was the result of the other driver’s negligence. Our legal team will study your case in detail in order to build a strong defense and will fight tirelessly against your serious charges of DUI manslaughter. Our lawyers have taken more than 100 cases to trial and have more than 35-plus years of combined experience in DUI defense to draw from for your benefit.
An individual can be charged with DUI with injury if they caused bodily injury to another person while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. DUI with injury is charged as a felony offense in Florida and carries a number of harsh penalties.
Speak With A DUI Attorney As Soon As Possible
We are thoroughly familiar with the local courts and are well-known by the judges and prosecutors who are there on a regular basis. We have extensive courtroom experience and are skilled trial lawyers.
Our firm has achieved outstanding success over the years. online today to find out what we can do for you! Call (786) 244-8010.
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