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DUI Manslaughter Penalties
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Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol is a crime that is punished harshly in Florida, particularly if it involves the harm of another individual. If someone else is killed as a result of your DUI, you would be charged with DUI manslaughter. If you’ve been accused of manslaughter, you should call an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The sooner your attorney can begin to build a case in your defense, the better your position will be.Talk to us about your circumstances in a FREE case consultation today!Mandatory Minimum Sentence
If you are convicted of a DUI manslaughter in Florida, you would be convicted of a 2nd-degree felony and assigned a Level 8 offense severity ranking under the Florida Criminal Punishment Code. This means a judge would be required to impose a mandatory sentence of at least 124 ½ months in prison. This mandatory sentence would be added onto the following penalties:- Up to 15 years in prison
- Up to 15 years of probation
- Permanent driver’s license revocation
- Up to $10,000 in fines
- Community service
- Completion of a DUI substance-abuse course
- Impoundment of your vehicle
- Completion of a psychosocial evaluation and substance abuse treatment