DUI Auto Accidents

DUI Accident Lawyer in Tampa

In Tampa Florida, DUI accidents are broken down into different categories. DUI with injury, DUI with serious bodily injury and DUI manslaughter. A Tampa DUI accident attorney can provide you with criminal defense representation which will help you avoid a conviction for this serious charge. At Parks & Braxton, the attorneys have seen individuals arrested for causing a DUI auto accident simply because they had been drinking and driving – even when their abilities were not impaired. The attorneys believe in upholding our clients’ rights and doing whatever is needed to provide them with effective defense strategies that will hold up in court.

The majority of DUI accident cases involve either minor injury or property damage. These cases are classified as first degree misdemeanors punishable by a maximum one year in county jail. Parks and Braxton has successfully defended DUI accident cases for years. Please click recent court wins for a complete list of the firm's success in the courtroom. As opposed to a traditional DUI, DUI property damage cases create additional defenses. For example, a person who is involved in an accident might become impaired as a result of the crash as opposed to the alcohol. The officers observations such as unsteadiness, bloodshot eyes and lack of balance during the field sobriety tests can all be caused from the impact of the crash. Parks & Braxton has successfully implemented this defense in several DUI accident cases. Also, DUI accident case create an accident report privilege which protects statements that were made during the investigation. In other words, statements about drinking or using drugs and medication would be inadmissible in court.

Much like a simple driving under the influence charge, a Tampa DUI lawyer at Parks & Braxton will utilize the firm's resources and knowledge in order to help prove that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was below the legal limit at the time of driving and that your driving abilities were not impaired. By reconstructing your accident and investigating all aspects of the collision and circumstances leading to the crash, a DUI defense lawyer will work to prove that you did not cause the accident. This is crucial in a DUI with injury or a vehicular manslaughter case. If you did not cause the accident, you should not be charged with these crimes.

When you are facing a charge of DUI in which it is believed that you are responsible for the accident or fatality, this is a very serious charge. It is crucial that you contact Parks & Braxton immediately after being charged. In such a serious charge, the prosecutor with the help of law enforcement will be intent on ensuring your conviction. State investigators and crime labs are at their disposal. It is urgent that you have a quality defense attorney working for you. You need a DUI defense lawyer who knows how to bring forward a compelling defense.

The resources available to Parks & Braxton will be enlisted to find evidence to defend your case. If you have been charged with this offense, it is strongly urged that you contact Parks & Braxton without delay for an initial free evaluation of your case. You will then be advised by the attorney what options may be available to defend you. The law can come down hard on you and you need quality legal representation in such a serious charge.

Tampa Florida DUI Accident Attorney

The penalties in Florida for any driving under the influence charge, particularly one involving injury, death or an accident are harsh. Your Florida DUI attorney will need to use every resource and draw upon his experience in order to have a chance of defending your charges. Specific penalties for a DUI auto accident are as follows:

• Misdemeanor DUI with injury: up to 1 year in county jail, along with DUI penalties.
• Felony DUI with seious bodily injury: up to 5 years in state prison, along with DUI penalties..
• Vehicular manslaughter: minimum 4 years in state prison up to 15 years state prison.
• Vehicular manslaughter with leaving the scene of the accident: maximum 30 years in state prison.

Contact a Tampa DUI Accident Attorney from Parks & Braxton if you are charged with a DUI that caused an accident or fatality. Your future is at stake and an experienced defense attorney is vital.