DUI with Injury

 If you’re facing criminal charges for causing a DUI accident with injury, it’s imperative that you speak with a highly skilled defense attorney as soon as possible.  Not only do you stand to face felony charges, but the prosecution is also going to come after you aggressively, seeking the toughest penalties possible. An experienced Orlando DUI lawyer at Katz & Phillips, P.A., can help you fight your charges and protect you from the prosecution’s allegations.  With our help, you will have a much better chance of overcoming these serious accusations and avoiding a life-changing conviction. 

Penalties for DUI with Injury

When a person drives under the influence of drugs or alcohol, their chances of causing a serious or fatal accident increase significantly.  Law enforcement officials and prosecutors take these types of DUI cases very seriously.  If you are responsible for causing an accident because you were drunk driving, not only will you face DUI charges, but you could also be charged with vehicular homicide if another person is killed in the accident, or you could be charged with aggravated assault or assault with a deadly weapon if another person is seriously injured. These additional charges, coupled with felony DUI charges, make the penalties for this offense severe.  If you’re ultimately convicted, you could be sentenced to:

• Up to 15 years in prison
• Up to $10,000 in fines
• Restitution to the victim
• Probation
• Driver’s license suspension
• Community service
• Court-ordered DUI classes

Experienced Defense for DUI with Injury

At Katz & Phillips, P.A., we have handled countless DUI cases involving injury, and are very skilled at defending people against these types of charges.  One of the main defense strategies we use in these types of cases is establishing whether or not you actually caused the accident.  Many times police officers are quick to place blame on the drunk driver, but in reality the accident could have been caused by many other factors.  Maybe your BAC wasn’t even above .08%, but because you were responsible for the accident, you’re now facing enhanced charges.  Whatever the reason, you can trust that we will come up with an effective defense strategy to contest the prosecution’s accusations, and help resolve your case successfully.