DUI Accidents Can Result in Vehicular Homicide

According to Florida Highway safety and Motor Vehicle Reports, in 2009, drivers who were 20-24 years in age had the highest rate of fatal automobile accidents and represented the highest number of accidents and fatal crashes that were alcohol related.

Local Accident Turns to DUI Manslaughter

This past June, a 22-year-old was driving with his girlfriend and a 17-year-old friend after swimming when he let his attention go off the road while arguing. He accelerated into a curve, lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a tree according to the Fort Myers Press reports. His 20-year-old girlfriend was killed instantly and the driver and other passenger were seriously injured. The driver was charged with DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI with serious bodily injury and DUI with property damage. He faces 20 years in prison if convicted. Police reports stated that the driver was also under the influence of marijuana when the crash occurred.

Get Legal Representation

If you or someone you love has been charged with DUI in the Fort Myers or surrounding area, even if no one was killed or seriously harmed, you should get legal help from a Fort Myers DUI attorney. Being convicted of DUI can have long term consequences that can affect many areas in your life. You could still be placed in jail, have to pay heavy monetary fines and court fees, lose your driver's license and numerous other inconveniences. At The Laws Office of Calvo & Calvo, we are criminal defense attorneys and represent individuals who have been charged with DUI. We are caring, aggressive and have the skills and experience needed to help you successfully combat the charges being brought against you.

Contact a Fort Myers DUI Lawyer at our office for a free case evaluation and we will address what type of strategy might be best for your circumstances.