DUI Manslaughter/Post Conviction
My father was convicted of DUI manslaughter in 2004 has been in prison since then.(12.5 years sentence). He has already filed a 3850 and was told now to try to file a 3800c. I was told it was some type of sentence reduce. He also plead no contest in his trail. What I'm trying to figure out is what do I have to do to try to get him some reduce time or out. I'm not sure if I should try to contact a lawyer for this next form or if there is something else we should try before hand.
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Re: DUI Manslaughter/Post Conviction
You should certainly get a lawyer. Rule 3.800 allows for a reduction in the sentence within 60 days after certain events, such as imposition of the original sentence or return of the case from the appellate court. The time for rule 3.800 may have passed long ago.
It's absolutely absurd for you to think that you can handle a matter as complex as this on your own. Most lawyers aren't capable of handling a matter as complex as a post-conviction DUI Manslaughter case, let alone most lay people. Please contact a criminal lawyer right away.
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