When Experience Is Vital
Clearwater DUI Manslaughter and DUI Serious Bodily Injury Attorneys
Musca Law has the experience and legal skills to take on even the toughest cases of felony DUI Manslaughter and DUI Serious Bodily Injury.
If you were arrested for an accident in Clearwater that resulted in someone dying or receiving major injuries, your future is at stake. Musca Law's attorneys have been practicing in Florida courtrooms for years, have achieved significant court victories, and are ready to fight for you.
DUI Manslaughter in Clearwater
Florida law states DUI Manslaughter occurs when an individual who is driving drunk causes an accident that kills another person. Prosecutors can use either scientific tests (blood, breath tests) or testimony from eye witnesses to prove to a jury that a person was intoxicated.
In most cases, this felony offense can be punished by up to 15 years in prison. In "hit and run" cases in which the driver did not stop to provide assistance, a person can be punished by up to 30 years in prison.
Any conviction for DUI Manslaughter will result in the permanent loss of driving privileges. However, individuals can request hardship licenses after 5 years.
DUI Serious Bodily Injury in Clearwater
These cases occur when a drunk driving accident causes another person to suffer a loss of limb, permanent disability, or other serious accident. These cases are punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Serious Defense for Felony DUI in Florida
Any drunk driving case involves a death or serious injury is an emotional one. However, you have rights in the Florida courtrooms. At Musca Law, our attorneys collaborate to examine your case in great detail and to craft a legal defense at a time when prosecutors are seeking the highest punishment possible.
To learn how the Clearwater DUI attorneys at Musca Law can represent you, please call us at (813) 793-6001.