DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury Defense Lawyer in Miami

Defending the Accused throughout Fort Lauderdale

Being charged with a DUI is a serious criminal offense but being accused of inflicting injuries to another person in connection with a DUI offense is far worse and reaps much harsher consequences. A DUI that caused serious bodily injury to another person could result in a plethora of penalties including jail time, hefty fines, and a permanently damaged reputation.

If you have been arrested for a DUI that allegedly resulted in someone being injured, you need to contact an experienced Miami DUI with serious bodily injury defense attorney. At The Hoffman Firm, we understand the nature of these charges and have successfully fought them for many accused individuals over the years.

We are here for you. If your case is in Miami call (305) 928-1669, if your case is in Broward County call 954-737-3004 now to get started.

What Is a DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury?

According to Florida Statute 316.193, a person has committed the criminal act of DUI causing serious bodily injury when they are driving a vehicle while impaired and they cause or in any way contribute to someone else’s serious personal injury.

To be convicted of DUI causing serious bodily injury, the prosecution must prove that:

• The defendant was driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle
• The defendant was under the influence of alcohol and his or her normal faculties were impaired while driving the motor vehicle
• The defendant had a BAC of 0.08 or above
• The defendant caused or contributed to the serious bodily injuries of another person while driving intoxicated

To be considered a cause of the serious bodily injury, your actions don’t need to be the only causal factor in an accident. It is enough for the prosecutor to show your actions led to the crash in some way. Simply deviating from the standard of care is enough.