Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Accident
Posted on Apr 19, 2010 1:20pm PDT
A man has pled guilty to two felonies that involved a fatal DUI accident that killed one and injured another. He pled guilty to operating while intoxicated causing death and to criminal recklessness. The man is now facing a 16-year prison sentence due to the drunk driving accident. The man's blood alcohol limit was reportedly almost five times the legal limit when he missed a stop sign and smashed into an SUV.
You need to understand what to expect when you are charged with a DUI because the circumstances can be quite serious. You may face jail time, heavy fines, license suspension and other consequences that will affect your personal and professional life. It's important that your drunk driving case is handled properly so that your rights are protected during this time. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way if you know how to approach your case.
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