Man Sentenced for Fatal DUI
Posted on Apr 10, 2013 5:30pm PDT
A man in the Pensacola, Florida area has reportedly been sentenced to jail time for a fatal DUI accident. According to reports, the man was sentenced to 24 years in prison for killing a bicyclist while driving under the influence. In the case, he was convicted of DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crash with a fatality. He has previously been convicted of
DUI in a case where he served jail time for it.
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 with the help of a lawyer.
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