Miami DUI Vehicular Manslaughter Defense
Aggressive and Thorough Defense for DWI Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
If you cause a fatal accident by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is called vehicular homicide or manslaughter. The severity of the charges cannot be emphasized enough. If you are charged with vehicular manslaughter due to DUI, you need an experienced defense attorney on your side as soon as possible.
Criminal attorney Bruce H. Lehr in Miami is committed to providing his clients with the best possible defense. A DWI charge plus a homicide or manslaughter charge is extremely complex and your entire future is on the line. Look to his experience and tenacity to guide your case from beginning to end — with knowledgeable legal guidance and aggressive defense. Call his offices today to get an honest consult on your situation.
What is at Stake?
While other drunk driving or DWI offenses may be misdemeanors, DWI vehicular manslaughter is invariably a felony in the eyes of Florida prosecutors. Your drunk driving defense attorney can explain the differences and details, but it’s important to know that these are serious charges that warrant serious legal representation.
There are three degrees of felony death by vehicle — first-time felony death by vehicle, aggravated felony death by vehicle, and repeat felony death by vehicle. Each category has different and escalating consequences, including license suspension, heavy fines, and prison sentences between 15 months to 40 years.
Felony convictions can stick with you for your entire life. They can affect your ability to get certain jobs, make you ineligible for some educational or housing opportunities, or get affordable life or car insurance.
A skilled vehicular homicide defense lawyer works only with your best interests in mind. It’s crucial to contact your attorney as soon as possible after your arrest. Your attorney:
- Ensures your rights are protected
- Starts working on your case immediately
- Begins crafting a defense strategy unique to your situation
- Investigates that all procedures and field tests were implemented properly
- Works to get your charges reduced as much as possible or even dropped
- Get An Aggressive Vehicular Manslaughter DWI Defense Firm on Your Side
If you’re charged with DWI and vehicular homicide in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties, do not waste one minute without legal counsel. Bruce H. Lehr at Lehr, Levi & Mendez, P.A. fights for the rights of his clients and stands with them every step of the way. We are here to listen to your case and get started on your defense. Call us today at (305) 377-1777.