Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide-s. 316.193 (3), F.S.

The most serious drunk driving-related charges that a person may face in Florida are those involving manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Particularly when these coincide with leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run), a driver may face extremely harsh penalties for a conviction.

Following are the offenses and penalties for these crimes:

  • DUI Manslaughter / Vehicular Homicide:
    • Second Degree Felony
    • Up to $10,000 fine
    • Up to 15 years imprisonment
  • DUI Manslaughter or Vehicular Homicide / Hit and Run:
    • Leaving the scene of an accident where DUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide has occurred is a First Degree Felony
    • Up to $10,000 fine
    • Up to 30 years imprisonment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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