Orlando DUI Manslaughter Defense Attorneys
Charged After a Fatal Crash? Talk to an Orlando DUI Manslaughter Lawyer Before You Say Anything.
DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony in Florida with a four-year minimum mandatory prison sentence. Our Orlando DUI manslaughter attorneys move immediately to preserve evidence, challenge causation and the blood or breath results, and prepare your defense for trial. Talk to us before you talk to police. Call (407) 777-8888
- Free, confidential consultation
- Se habla español
- Former public defender on the team
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- Experience
- 2011Practicing law in Orlando since
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- EN / ESSe habla español
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What's at Stake
The State Is Building Its Case Right Now. So Should You.
A fatal crash is devastating for everyone involved. If you're the driver being investigated or charged, the decisions made in the next few days can shape the rest of your life. Here's what's at stake.
A minimum mandatory prison term
A conviction carries at least 4 years in prison. The judge can't go below it.
Evidence that disappears
Tire marks fade, vehicles are released, and vehicle data and video get overwritten. We need to preserve it now.
Your license, permanently
A DUI manslaughter conviction means your Florida driver's license is permanently revoked.
Statements at the scene
Investigators will want your account while you're in shock. Talk to us before you talk to police.
Let us stand between you and the State.
Ali Almamluk · Criminal Defense Attorney · Former Public Defender
A fatality doesn't make a case unwinnable. The State still has to prove every element.
Your Freedom Is on the Line
Why DUI Manslaughter Demands an Immediate Defense
Few charges in Florida carry higher stakes. Under Florida Statute § 316.193(3)(c)3., DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with a four-year minimum mandatory. If the driver knew or should have known about the crash and failed to give information and render aid, it becomes a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years.
But a DUI manslaughter charge is not a conviction. The prosecution carries a heavy burden: it must prove you were under the influence andthat your operation of the vehicle caused or contributed to the death. Accident reconstruction, the other driver's conduct, road and lighting conditions, mechanical failure and the reliability of blood and breath testing all become battlegrounds.
Our Orlando DUI manslaughter attorneys treat these cases with the urgency they require. We bring in independent investigators and accident reconstruction experts early, scrutinize every forensic test and prepare the case for a jury from day one. When a conviction can't be avoided, we fight at sentencing to protect as much of your future as possible.
- Causation challenged with independent experts
- Crash scene and vehicle data preserved
- Blood and breath testing scrutinized
- Chain-of-custody problems exposed
- Unlawful stops and statements suppressed
- Sentencing mitigation when needed
Step-by-Step
What to Do If You're Investigated for DUI Manslaughter
These cases move fast, and the first days matter most. Here's how to protect yourself while we protect the evidence.
Just arrested?
Stay silent and ask for a lawyer. Talk to us before you talk to police. It's free and confidential.
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Most important
Don't give a statement
Investigators may sound sympathetic. Say: “I'm going to remain silent. I want to speak with a lawyer.” Then stop talking. - 02
Don't consent to searches
Politely decline consent to search your phone or vehicle. If police get a warrant, we'll review whether it was valid. - 03
Don't discuss the crash with anyone
Jail calls are recorded. Texts, social media posts and conversations with friends can all become evidence. - 04
Write down what you remember — for your lawyer only
Road conditions, lighting, traffic, the other vehicle's movements and what happened after. Share it only with your attorney. - 05
Have your family call us
If you're in custody, a family member can call to start the defense and talk about bond and first appearance. - 06
Call an Orlando DUI manslaughter attorney
Every day matters for preserving evidence. Call (407) 777-8888 for a free, confidential consultation.
Trial-Ready Defense
Prosecutors Make Better Offers When Your Lawyer Is Ready for Trial
In a fatality case, the State brings crash investigators, toxicologists and experts. You need a defense team that knows how those cases are built — and where they break.
“The reviews speak for themselves. Trust in the process — Alexandra will deliver.”
Your defense team
Ali Almamluk, Esq.
Criminal defense & litigation attorney
- Former public defender — he has stood beside people facing criminal charges
- Former insurance defense attorney — he knows how the other side builds a case
- Works alongside founding attorney Alexandra Tosado, practicing law since 2011
- Bilingual team — every conversation can happen in English or Spanish
The Plan
Three Steps From Arrest to a Defense
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Call for a free, confidential consultation.
Tell us what happened. Nothing you say leaves the room.
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We review the evidence.
We find the weaknesses in the State's case before you make any decisions.
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We fight to reduce or dismiss the charges.
At trial if needed. You'll know your options at every step.
Free, confidential consultation · Se habla español
How Our Attorneys Build a DUI Manslaughter Defense for Trial
A DUI manslaughter defense takes speed, resources and attention to detail. Here's how we build yours.
We preserve the evidence
We act fast to secure the scene evidence, vehicle event data, surveillance and dash cam video, and 911 calls before they're lost.We reconstruct the crash
Independent accident reconstruction experts test the State's version of how and why the crash happened.We challenge the testing
Blood draw procedures, storage, lab analysis and chain of custody — and the breath test, if there was one.We file motions
Motions to suppress unlawfully obtained blood, statements and searches, and challenges to the State's experts.We try your case
We prepare every DUI manslaughter case for a jury. If a conviction can't be avoided, we fight for the lowest possible sentence.
What You're Facing
Florida DUI Manslaughter Penalties
DUI manslaughter and the charges often filed with it carry some of the heaviest penalties in Florida law. Here's what the statutes set.
DUI manslaughter
Second-degree felony under § 316.193(3)(c)3.: up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Failure to render aid
First-degree felony if the driver knew or should have known of the crash and didn't give information and render aid: up to 30 years.
4-year minimum mandatory
A conviction requires at least 4 years in state prison. The judge can't sentence below it.
Permanent license revocation
Your Florida driving privilege is permanently revoked on conviction.
Leaving the scene of a fatal crash
A separate first-degree felony under § 316.027 with its own 4-year minimum mandatory.
DUI with serious bodily injury
Third-degree felony for each other person seriously injured in the same crash: up to 5 years.
Vehicular homicide
Often charged alongside: a second-degree felony based on reckless driving, with no impairment required.
A permanent felony record
Loss of firearm rights, immigration consequences and a record that can't be sealed.
Not sure what you're facing? We'll tell you, free and confidentially.
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How Florida Prosecutes DUI Manslaughter — and How We Defend It
Understanding exactly what the State has to prove is how we find the weakest links in its case.
- Maximum sentence
- 15 yrsFor DUI manslaughter, a second-degree felony.
- Minimum mandatory
- 4 yrsIn state prison on conviction.
- Failure to render aid
- 30 yrsMaximum when the charge is raised to a first-degree felony.
- License hearing
- 10 daysTo request a DHSMV formal review hearing after arrest.
What the State must prove. That you were driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle; that you were under the influence to the extent your normal faculties were impaired, or had a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or higher; and that your operation of the vehicle caused or contributed to the death of another person. Every element is a place to fight.
Causation. Florida doesn't require that impairment be the only cause, but the State must connect your driving to the death. The other driver's speed or conduct, a pedestrian in the roadway, road design, lighting and mechanical failure can all matter. Independent reconstruction is often the heart of the defense.
Blood evidence and implied consent. After a crash involving death or serious injury, Florida's implied consent law (§ 316.1932) allows police to require a blood draw. The draw must be done by qualified personnel, and the sample must be stored and analyzed by the rules. Problems with any step can make the result unreliable or inadmissible. Warrantless draws can raise Fourth Amendment issues too.
Vehicular homicide. Prosecutors sometimes charge vehicular homicide (§ 782.071) along with or instead of DUI manslaughter. It requires reckless driving likely to cause death or great bodily harm, not impairment. We attack whichever elements the State can't prove. See our guide to the classes of felonies in Florida.
What Success Looks Like
What It Looks Like When Your Defense Is Handled
Facing it alone
- Scared of what happens next
- Pressured to take a quick plea
- Worried about your job and your record
- Just another case number
With ANT in your corner
- Clear on your options and your rights
- Defended by a trial-ready attorney
- Protecting your record and your future
- Treated with respect, in English or Spanish
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Causation challenged
The State's version of the crash tested by our own experts.
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Charges reduced
Weak testing or causation evidence can mean a lesser charge.
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Evidence suppressed
Unlawful blood draws and statements kept out of trial.
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Your future protected
Fighting for the best possible outcome at every stage.
Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee a similar outcome.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
“A very positive experience with the attorney and her entire team — always attentive, kind, and willing to clarify every question. The fact that they are bilingual is a huge plus.”
Olga Patricia Ramirez· January 2026 “The best team ever. They resolved my case in an unimaginable timing. Very professional plus they show their human side when I needed it.”
Nancy Castro· December 2025 “Working with Alex and her team was truly one of the best professional experiences I've had. From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations.”
Shamyr Borgelin· May 2025
Why ANT Law Firm
Why Clients Facing DUI Manslaughter Choose ANT Law Firm
In a fatality case, the State brings every resource it has. We investigate independently, test every piece of forensic evidence and prepare your case for trial — confidentially, in English or Spanish.
- Free, confidential consultation. Nothing you say leaves the room.
- You work directly with an attorney, not a call center.
- Se habla español — our whole team is bilingual.
- A former public defender on your defense team.
Straight Answers
DUI Manslaughter Lawyer FAQ
What is the sentence for DUI manslaughter in Florida?
DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony under Florida Statute § 316.193(3)(c)3., punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with a four-year minimum mandatory prison sentence the judge can't go below. If the driver knew or should have known about the crash and failed to give information and render aid, it's a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years. A conviction also permanently revokes your driver's license.
What's the difference between DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide?
Both involve a death caused by a driver, but they require different proof. DUI manslaughter requires the State to prove you were under the influence and that your operation of the vehicle caused or contributed to the death. Vehicular homicide (§ 782.071) requires proof of reckless driving likely to cause death or great bodily harm, without proving impairment. Prosecutors sometimes charge both, and we attack whichever elements the State can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt.
Can a DUI manslaughter charge be reduced or dismissed?
It can, depending on the facts. The State must prove both impairment and causation. We challenge causation with independent accident reconstruction, contest the reliability of blood and breath testing, and move to suppress evidence from unlawful stops, draws or statements. Depending on the evidence, charges can be reduced or dismissed, and where a conviction stands, mitigation can affect the sentence above the minimum.
Do I need a lawyer immediately after a DUI manslaughter arrest?
Yes. Critical evidence like tire marks, vehicle data and witness memories fades within days, and investigators will want a statement while you're in shock. The sooner an attorney starts an independent investigation, the stronger your defense. Don't give a statement before speaking with a defense lawyer. Call our Orlando attorneys at (407) 777-8888.
Will I definitely go to prison for DUI manslaughter?
Not necessarily. A conviction carries a four-year minimum mandatory, but a conviction isn't a foregone conclusion. If the State can't prove impairment or causation, or relied on evidence that should be suppressed, the charge can be reduced or dismissed. Every case turns on its facts, and no honest lawyer can promise an outcome.
How much does a DUI manslaughter lawyer cost in Orlando?
DUI manslaughter is a serious felony that often requires accident reconstruction experts, toxicologists and extensive trial preparation, so the cost depends heavily on the case. We'll explain our fee clearly, in writing, during your free and confidential consultation, before you decide anything.
Should I talk to investigators after a fatal crash before I have an attorney?
No. You have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. Even well-meaning explanations can be used to prove impairment or causation. Politely tell investigators you won't answer questions without an attorney, then call us. Talk to us before you talk to police.
Still have a question? Call (407) 777-8888 or send us a message.
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Don't Face the State Alone
A DUI manslaughter charge is terrifying, but the State still has to prove its case. Talk to us before you talk to police — your consultation is free, confidential and available in English or Spanish.
- 1Call for a free, confidential consultation.
- 2We review the evidence.
- 3We fight to reduce or dismiss the charges.
- Free, confidential consultation
- Se habla español
- Talk to an attorney, not a call center