Florida DUI with Injury Lawyer Defending Clients Accused of DUI with Personal Injury

DUI charges are a very serious matter, even more so if they involve personal injury. In Florida, DUI with personal injury is a first-degree misdemeanor. In some cases, it’s a third-degree felony. DUI with personal injury can result in heavy fines, jail or prison sentences, and lifelong consequences with a criminal record.

The Kessler Law Firm understands the life-changing severity of these charges. Experienced Florida DUI with injury lawyer Michael Kessler has successfully advocated for countless clients for decades, protecting their freedom and futures.

Consequences of DUI with Injury

If you are convicted of DUI with personal injury in Florida, there are both legal and administrative consequences. Your driver’s license will be suspended, and the charges will go on your permanent criminal record. If your charges are a misdemeanor, you can spend up to one year in jail. Felony charges carry a maximum sentence of up to 5 years in prison.

In addition to paying heavy fines, you may also owe restitution to the injured parties.

Defense Strategies for DUI with Personal Injury

As a board-certified criminal trial lawyer, Attorney Kessler can pursue the following proven defense strategies for DUI with personal injury cases:

Questioning the Cause of Injury

The alleged DUI may not have caused the injury. Property damage, weather conditions, car conditions, and other factors can cause or contribute to a person’s injury.

Challenging DUI Evidence

Prosecutors don’t always have definitive proof of impairment when building their cases. DUI field and chemical tests can be unreliable or improperly administered. Environmental factors, road conditions, and other aspects of the case can weaken the merit of DUI charges.

DUI Science Defense

With decades of deep knowledge in DUI science, the Kessler Law Firm works with expert witnesses who can challenge faulty testing or inaccurate results in DUI chemical tests. Every step from testing procedures to sample collection and analysis can produce unreliable tests that should not be admissible as evidence.

Negotiating Reduced Charges

We will advocate for the best possible outcome when negotiating charge reductions to minimize the long-term consequences.

Why Choose Kessler Law Firm?

The Kessler Law Firm brings over 40 years of DUI defense experience to the table. As a proven Florida DUI lawyer and board-certified criminal trial lawyer, Mike will be a fierce advocate who aggressively defends your rights and future with a personalized defense strategy. The Kessler Law Firm’s deep knowledge of DUI science exposes the flaws of chemical tests in the courtroom and seeks out weak points in the prosecutor’s case against you. 

With four decades of experience advocating for clients in and near Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and the surrounding areas of Florida’s Treasure Coast, the Kessler Law Firm also has the institutional knowledge of how the local courts and prosecutors operate and the procedures to expect. Attorney Kessler has deep respect among the Florida legal community while also recognized as a formidable advocate for his clients’ rights.