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Leaving the Scene of a Fort Myers Accident

Leaving the Scene Charges in Fort Myers, FL

Leaving the scene of an accident is a very serious crime, especially when drunk driving was involved. If you were found after you allegedly fled the scene, you will be charged in this way. Leaving the scene is a charge that can arise in a number of different circumstances.

The most serious one is in the case of DUI manslaughter. In the state of Florida, if you are convicted on charges of fleeing the scene after an accident that killed another, you will face a maximum $10,000 fine and possibly 30 years in prison. The penalties get steeper with the severity of the crime itself.

The fact is, you may not even be aware that what you were doing was fleeing the scene. There are always unique circumstances that deserve a listening and discerning ear. That is what our attorneys are here to do. Please speak with a Fort Myers DUI attorney from our firm so that we can evaluate your case and determine how best to help you with your charges. We understand that you want to avoid a conviction at all costs, and that is exactly our goal in the situation as well.

Contact a Fort Myers DUI lawyer now!

Any and all drunk driving charges are incredibly serious because if convicted, it will leave a permanent mark on your record. This will not only put you at risk for incurring penalties, but it will remain on your criminal record as a negative reflection on you.

At Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law, you will have the benefit of having a former prosecutor on your side, as well as an attorney who is highly experienced in criminal law. These are very unique skills that will serve to benefit you in the event of a DUI charge.


For this kind of help or to discuss your case, contact a Fort Myers DUI attorney at our firm today.


 

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