Sentence for DUI Accident
Posted on Aug 3, 2011 2:50pm PDT
A man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for a DUI accident where a person was killed. According to reports, the man was killed when the
DUI driver's vehicle crossed the center line as he was talking on a cell phone. After his jail sentence, he will also have four years of probation and a two-year suspension of his driver's license. He will also be fined the cost of the other man's funeral.
Driving under the influence arrests are serious and can change a person's life if they are found guilty. If you are facing a DUI charge then you will need help resolving this issue because it can be a complicated process. A DUI accident attorney can help you fight to protect your rights and make sure that you receive the best possible outcome for your case.
If you are charged with driving under the influence, you may have to deal with jail time, heavy fines, community service, alcohol education classes and other consequences. These will have a huge effect on your life, but with the help of a DUI lawyer, you can work to lessen these consequences so that you can move forward with your life. Take some time to contact a drunk driving lawyer today to begin discussing the details of your case.