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Defense For Murder And Manslaughter Charges In Florida

When charged with any type of homicide in the state of Florida, one must prepare for a major legal fight. Murder and homicide charges can result in a serious legal battle in which your freedom and your future may be at stake. If convicted, you and your loved ones will face serious repercussions, so it is essential to take all things into consideration when choosing a lawyer to potentially avoid such severe consequences. The attorneys of Jansen & Davis, P.A., will work hard to protect your rights.

Homicide can be classified as manslaughter or murder in Florida, though not all deaths are punishable as crimes. Even if a human life has been taken, it is sometimes accepted as an act without criminal implications. Under certain circumstances, such as in defense of oneself or another, homicide can be justified, but is very fact-specific.

If you are facing homicide charges, whether manslaughter or murder, contact our team for a free consultation today.

If you are convicted of homicide, the consequences could include life imprisonment or even the death penalty. Homicide is often used synonymously with murder, however there are many different types of homicide charges. Having the right Tallahassee criminal defense attorney to represent you can give you a much better chance of obtaining a positive outcome for your case.

What Are The Different Types Of Murders Charges In Florida?

Some examples of the varying degrees and types of homicide or murder charges an attorney from our firm can assist you with include:

  • Justifiable use of deadly force
  • Excusable homicide
  • Murder
  • First-degree murder
  • Second-degree murder
  • Third-degree murder
  • Attempted felony murder
  • Manslaughter
  • When manslaughter is a felony of the first degree
  • Vehicular homicide
  • First-degree vehicular homicide
  • Vessel homicide
  • Assisting self-murder
  • Commercial exploitation of self-murder
  • Simulated self-murder
  • Killing of unborn child by injury to mother
  • Unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act

For assistance with manslaughter or murder charges, contact a Tallahassee homicide defense attorney at Jansen & Davis, P.A., today. Call 850-641-8739 to schedule a free consultation.