Perceived "gap" in DUI Hit and Run laws may soon close.
In The State of Florida, if you consume alcohol before (or while) driving and cause an accident that kills someone, you can face a DUI manslaughter charge with a minimum of four years in prison.
Currently, the law states that if you flee the scene of an accident only to turn yourself in after you've sobered up, you could possibly face far less penalties which many prosecutors and law makers feel encourages drunk drivers to flee the scene.
If you or someone you know is facing the charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident and/or ‘vehicular manslaughter,' you can rest assured that a tough road lies ahead, and if lawmakers have their way you will be facing even stiffer penalties.
Your best option to avoid all of this is to abstain from alcohol, but if you are looking for a defense attorney that's probably a moot point. Our professional attorneys understand DUI laws and Vehicular Manslaughter laws inside and out. As deliberation is underway to decide if there will be stiffer penalties for those who commit such acts, our experts are working diligently to stay abreast of the ever evolving legal process.
If you or a loved one is facing DUI, Vehicular Homicide/Manslaughter, or Hit and Run charges in Gainesville, Florida, contact the Criminal Defense Lawyers of The Law Firm of DeCarlis & Sawyer at 352-371-3838 or at decarlisandsawyercriminallaw.com.
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