Fort Lauderdale Homicide Defense Attorney

Defense for Criminal Homicide Charges

Homicide may be defined as causing the death of another human being. Being accused of homicide is a very serious criminal matter and must be immediately addressed by a knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale violent crime lawyer immediately. At the Law Office of Marshall Geisser, we are committed in defending the legal rights and futures of clients facing homicide charges in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas. With our personal attention to our clients’ cases, we are able to achieve superior case results even when the odds seem stacked against us. We deal with all types of criminal charges related to homicide:

Murder - This is a homicide which may be charged as either first degree murder or second degree murder. It involves the intentional killing of a human being with malice aforethought. It may or may not be premeditated. Murder is a major felony offense and if convicted, an individual may be sentenced to life in prison or death.

Manslaughter - Manslaughter is a killing which may be intentional or unintentional, caused by extreme negligence and disregard for others’ safety or lives. Manslaughter does not involve malice aforethought or premeditation such as murder. Whether you are facing involuntary manslaughter, voluntary manslaughter or vehicular manslaughter charges, you may be sentenced up to 30 years in prison, including serious fines and other penalties – if you are convicted.

Homicide Defense Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale

Homicide may be connected with cases that involve kidnapping, domestic violence, armed robbery, arson, DUI (driving under the influence), weapons charges and hate crimes. If you have been formally charged with and/or arrested for homicide, you must act fast in order to protect yourself against damaging testimony and evidence. A skilled Fort Lauderdale defense attorney at our firm can conduct an independent investigation into your charges in order to collect evidence that may help your case while challenging the prosecution’s case against you in order to work to have charges lowered or dismissed entirely.

Facing homicide charges can be an extremely upsetting and life-changing event for you and your family. Fortunately, you can act quickly and work with a criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in handling violent crime cases to protect your interests.

We offer a free initial case consultation in order to discuss your case and answer any questions pertaining to it. Contact a Fort Lauderdale homicide defense lawyer today!