DUI Accidents in Florida
Florida offers enhanced penalties for those arrested for DUI where an accident occurs that causes property damage, bodily injury, or death.
Under Florida law, someone can be charged with multiple counts of DUI / Drunk Driving simply because there was an accident involved.
If you have been accused of causing an accident that damaged property or caused injuries to other persons, Florida law allows a judge to sentence you to up to 1 year in jail.
If you have been accused of causing serious bodily injury as a result of a DUI, Florida law allows you to be put in prison for up to 5 years.
If you have been accused of causing the death of another person as a result of a DUI, a judge could put you in prison for up to 15 years, or 30 years if you are accused of leaving the scene of the accident.
Florida's laws on DUIs are tough. You can see all the penalties for these different charges on our DUI Penalties page.
You owe it to yourself to seek help for your DUI arrest. Call us today for a free and no obligation consultation regarding your case.
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