Fort Lauderdale Homicide Defense Attorney
Florida Major Felony Lawyer
A homicide is defined as any death of a human being caused by another. Being accused of a homicide is a very serious criminal matter and must be put under the care of a knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale homicide lawyer immediately. The Law Office of Marshall Geisser is committed in defending the legal rights and future of clients facing homicide charges in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas in Florida. With my personal attention to my clients’ homicide cases, I am able to achieve superior case results in a number of cases.
In Florida, the crime of homicide may refer to any of the following criminal acts:
This is a homicide which may be charged as either 1st degree murder or 2nd 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 by the state of Florida.
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.
Fort Lauderdale Defense Attorney: Defending Murder & Manslaughter Charges
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 in Florida, you must act fast in order to protect yourself against damaging testimony and evidence. As a skilled Fort Lauderdale defense attorney, I conduct my own investigations into clients’ charges in order to collect evidence that may help their cases. I also aggressively challenge the prosecution’s case against my clients in order to work to have charges lowered or dismissed entirely.
Facing homicide charges can be extremely upsetting and life-changing for you and your family. As a Florida criminal defense lawyer, I hope to minimize this by helping to make sure that my clients understand every step of their cases, including how I can help. I offer a free initial case consultation in order to discuss your case and answer any questions pertaining to it.
Need a knowledgeable Fort Lauderdale homicide defense lawyer? Contact us today!