A man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a drunk driver while he was attempting to cross the street. The driver of the car was arrested and charged with DUI Manslaughter.
As the man was crossing the road a westbound vehicle struck him while he was in a crosswalk. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
There had been a green light at the time of the impact however according to officers that had arrived at the scene there was a strong odor of alcohol on the driver, who also displayed slurred speech and glassy eyes. The driver had taken a field sobriety test and failed. He was then charged with DUI manslaughter and could face up to 15 years in prison.
Every police report generated after a DUI arrest indicates that there was a strong odor of alcohol and that the driver had glassy eyes. A good defense attorney would point out that an officer would not know what the suspect's eyes are like normally, or how they would speak with or without alcohol.
When faced with serious DUI charges which include manslaughter, it is imperative to retain experienced and aggressive DUI Criminal Defense lawyers to conserve your constitutional rights and compass the best possible outcome.
Musca Law provides experienced DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys who investigate exhaustively to build an effective case for their clients. Do not plead guilty to any DUI charge. You do not have to answer any questions outside of your name and address. You do not have to state that you were drinking. You do not have to be subjected to any form of sobriety testing from breathalyzer to roadside field tests. Simply be polite, provide accurate documents and call Musca Law. Being arrested does not mean that you will be convicted!
