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In most situations, criminal cases end in plea bargains from the court. Miami-Dade criminal lawyers can help during this tough time and help their clients understand the offer. Plea bargains happen before the case goes to trial, and the sentence is almost always lesser than it would be if the client goes to trial. Most Miami-Dade criminal defense attorneys will persuade their client to accept the plea bargain because there is a chance the offense can be dismissed from their record.

Why the Accused is Offered a Plea Bargain

Any outcome for a client and their case is unpredictable. Fortunately, this is why the state will offer the Miami-Dade criminal lawyers and their client a plea bargain. In the end, the accused receives punishment and they are proven guilty.

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According to the Miami Herald, the DUI blood test results for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth should be available soon. Stallworth, 28, was driving his Bentley eastbound on Miami's MacArthur Causeway last Saturday at about 7am when he struck and killed Mario Reyes as he was crossing the street. Reyes, 59, had just left his job as an overnight crane operator and was attempting to cross the street to catch the bus home.

Although he was questioned and released by Miami Beach police, Stallworth may still face criminal charges. If his DUI blood test results reveal the presence of alcohol or drugs, Stallworth could be facing the criminal charge of DUI manslaughter. However, even without a positive test result, he may still be facing criminal charges such as vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving. Under Florida law, DUI manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter are both 2nd degree felonies punishable by up to 15 years in state prison.

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