Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide
Tampa DUI Lawyers
Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide-s. 316.193 (3), F.S.
The most serious drunk driving-related charges that a person may face in Tampa, Florida are those involving manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Particularly when these coincide with leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), a driver may face extremely harsh penalties for a conviction.
Following are the offenses and penalties for these crimes:
- DUI Manslaughter / Vehicular Homicide:
- Second Degree Felony
- Up to $10,000 fine
- Up to 15 years imprisonment
- DUI Manslaughter or Vehicular Homicide / Hit and Run:
- Leaving the scene of an accident where DUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide has occurred is a First Degree Felony
- Up to $10,000 fine
- Up to 30 years imprisonment
DUI Manslaughter Defense Attorneys in Tampa, Florida
There is no doubt that a DUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide charge is extremely serious. You may face up to 15 years or 30 years in a state correctional facility if convicted! Take action and protect your future by consulting a lawyer at Thomas & Paulk immediately. We can review your case and determine what we can do to help.
Contact a Tampa DUI attorney at our firm to see how we can defend your rights in the face of your DUI manslaughter charges.