DUI Manslaughter Charges in West Palm Beach

Attorney Defending Felony DUI Charges

A girl facing DUI manslaughter in West Palm BeachDUI is an offense that is frequently committed by good, hardworking citizens with a lot to lose upon a conviction. If you were involved in an accident where another person lost their life, you are at grave risk of destroying your reputation and losing your own freedom. At Herman Law, P.A., we are passionate about DUI defense, and we want to help you!

In the face of felony DUI charges, you cannot afford to forgo a strong defense. As a former prosecutor with over 15 years of experience, Attorney Herman was the division lead in a DUI Unit,thereby making him more than qualified to defend your DUI case. We care about you and your family and will work vigorously to defend your rights and pursue a favorable case result so you can move on to the next chapter in your life.

What are the penalties for DUI manslaughter?

Under Section 316.193 (3), F.S., any person who while driving under the influence, causes or contributes to causing death of any human being or an unborn child commits the offense of DUI manslaughter.

  • DUI Manslaughter: second degree felony, punishable by a maximum $10,000 fine and/or 15 years in prison, and a minimum 3 year driver’s license revocation.
  • DUI Manslaughter/Leaving the Scene: Any driver who is convicted of DUI Manslaughter and who knew or should have known that an accident occurred, yet failed to give information and render aid is guilty of a first degree felony, punishable by a maximum $10,000 fine and/or 30 years in prison, and a minimum 3 year driver’s license revocation.

Protect your constitutional rights – call now!

Whether you made a mistake and it resulted in the death of another individual, or if you are innocent of the charges, you need and deserve to have your constitutional rights protected! Just because someone makes a mistake, it does not mean that it is best for him or her to be locked away in a Florida prison for up to 30 years.

At Herman Law, P.A., we are especially passionate about DUI and we are fully aware of how a conviction can destroy a client’s reputation, their career, and even their family. We are sensitive to all of these issues, and we therefore strive to achieve sentence reductions, reduced charges, dismissals and acquittals in all of our clients’ DUI cases.

To discuss the details of your DUI case with Attorney Herman in a risk-free consultation, pick up the phone and give us a call today!