Tampa DUI Manslaughter Attorney

Under Florida Law, DUI manslaughter is a serious second degree felony punishable by up to fifteen (15) years in Florida State prison and a $10,000 fine. As provided by Florida law also requires a minimum mandatory sentence of four year imprisonment for any person convicted of DUI manslaughter. Sec. 316.193(3)(c)3, Florida Statutes.

Hardship Driver's License after a DUI Manslaughter Conviction

Florida Statutes Section 322.271 and 322.28 govern the "business purpose only" or "employment purpose only" hardship reinstatement after a DUI manslaughter conviction.

• DUI Manslaughter Conviction with Any Prior DUI Conviction: After a conviction for DUI Manslaughter in Florida, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is required to impose a mandatory permanent (lifetime) revocation if the driver has any prior DUI conviction.
• DUI Manslaughter Conviction with No Prior DUI Conviction: If the driver had not prior DUI related convictions, then the driver may be eligible for a hardship reinstatement after five (5) years have passed from the date of revocation and after the period of incarceration ended if the following requirements have been met:
  • The driver has not been arrested for any drug related offense for at least the five (5) years period prior to the hearing;
  • The driver has not driven a motor vehicle without a license for at least the five (5) years period prior to the hearing;
  • The driver has not consumed any drugs or alcohol during the five (5) year period prior to the hearing;
  • THe driver is required to install the ignition interlock device for a two (2) year period.
  • The driver has completed DUI school and is being supervised under the DUI program for the entire remaining period of the revocation (the failure to report for treatment or counseling will result in the immediate cancellation of the hardship driver's license);

Contact the Tampa DUI Lawyers at the Sammis Law Firm to discuss any DUI manslaughter case in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL. Call 813-250-0500 to schedule a free office of phone consultation to discuss the facts of your case.