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Penalties for DUI crimes can range in severity; in cases involving death, DUI convictions can result in life imprisonment. Sentences imposed in DUI cases must reflect the evidence and the jury\u2019s findings, though, and if they exceed the statutory maximums, they can be challenged. As discussed in a recent Florida case<\/a>, if the State demonstrates a death was the direct result of a DUI offense, a sentence of life imprisonment will likely be upheld. If you are faced with DUI charges, it is advisable to talk to a Clearwater DUI defense lawyer about your possible defenses.<\/p>\n

Factual and Procedural Background<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is reported that the defendant was charged with numerous counts of DUI manslaughter. At trial, the court instructed the jury that to convict the defendant of DUI manslaughter, it must find beyond a reasonable doubt that he drove while impaired, resulting in the deaths of the victims. The jury found him guilty, and he was subsequently sentenced to five consecutive terms of life imprisonment for multiple counts of DUI manslaughter.<\/p>\n

It is alleged that the defendant appealed, contending that his sentence exceeded the statutory maximum based on factual determinations not made by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt. Specifically, he contested the enhancement of his sentence on the grounds that the jury did not find that his actions directly resulted in the deaths of five victims, arguing that this “direct result” finding required a higher level of causation than his convictions for DUI manslaughter and that the evidence presented at trial did not definitively establish this causal link.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Penalties for DUI crimes can range in severity; in cases involving death, DUI convictions can result in life imprisonment. Sentences imposed in DUI cases must reflect the evidence and the jury\u2019s findings, though, and if they exceed the statutory maximums, they can be challenged. As discussed in a recent Florida case, if the State demonstrates […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dui"],"yoast_head":"\nDUI Case: DUI Manslaughter Sentencing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Small details can matter in court. A DUI case can hinge on DUI manslaughter sentences. See how this ruling your defense. 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