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Criminal Defense | Miami & South Florida<\/p>

Vehicular Homicide & DUI Manslaughter Defense Attorney<\/h1>

Aggressive representation for serious driving charges across Miami-Dade, Broward, and the Florida Keys. Free consultation.<\/p>

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By Patrick David Wilson \u00b7 Published October 05, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Vehicular Homicide Defense Attorney in Miami<\/h2>\n

Facing vehicular homicide or DUI manslaughter charges in Miami-Dade, Broward, or the Florida Keys means confronting serious felony charges. Prison time can reach 15 years. Your driver’s license faces permanent revocation. If you hold a professional license, your career is at risk. Patrick Wilson Law defends people across South Florida against these charges. We investigate thoroughly, challenge evidence, and fight to protect your freedom and future.<\/p>\n\n

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If you face vehicular homicide charges, we also handle related matters including DUI defense attorney services in Miami and felony defense representation. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Is Vehicular Homicide and DUI Manslaughter?<\/h2>\n

Vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter are distinct charges arising when a traffic accident causes someone’s death.<\/p>\n

Vehicular homicide<\/strong> is charged as a second-degree felony when a driver causes death through recklessness or negligence\u2014with or without impairment. The law defines it as driving<\/a> in a reckless manner showing willful or wanton disregard for human life, or driving negligently in a way that causes death.<\/p>\n

DUI manslaughter<\/strong> is also a second-degree felony. It applies when a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs and causes a death. Prosecutors must prove that impairment directly caused the fatal accident.<\/p>\n

The key difference: vehicular homicide can be charged based on reckless or negligent driving alone\u2014excessive speeding, running a red light, distracted driving\u2014even without impairment. DUI manslaughter requires proof of impairment and that the impairment caused the death.<\/p>\n

In practice, a single accident may be charged as both vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter. This gives prosecutors multiple legal theories and increases the stakes for you.<\/p>\n

Criminal Charges and Penalties for Vehicular Homicide<\/h2>\n

The penalties for vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter are severe and include both criminal and collateral consequences.<\/p>\n

Prison Sentence<\/h3>\n

Vehicular homicide carries up to 15 years imprisonment as a second-degree felony. DUI manslaughter carries a mandatory minimum of 4 years if you have no prior DUI conviction, up to 15 years maximum. DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000; it becomes a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years and a fine of up to $10,000 when the driver failed to give information and render aid, or has a prior conviction, and it carries a 4-year mandatory minimum with no statute of limitations.<\/p>\n

Driver’s License Revocation<\/h3>\n

Conviction results in mandatory, permanent revocation of your Florida driver’s license. Reinstatement is extremely difficult and may require years of waiting and additional requirements.<\/p>\n

Restitution<\/h3>\n

You will be ordered to pay restitution to the victim’s family. This includes funeral expenses, medical bills, lost wages, and other economic damages.<\/p>\n

Aggravating Factors That Increase Sentences<\/h3>\n

Judges apply sentencing guidelines that account for aggravating factors, which can significantly increase your prison time:<\/p>\n