Miami Murder Defense Attorney
About Murder and Manslaughter Charges
Murder is a most serious offense in Florida. There are several degrees of severity of punishment possible depending upon the type of murder charge you are facing. A prosecutor prepares carefully before going into court to try a murder case. It is important to note that a local or federal prosecutor has immense investigative resources to call upon during case preparation to gather witness testimony, scientific and other evidence against a defendant. If you are facing a murder charge you need to seek the advice of a Miami criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in defending all manner of violent crimes.
Murder Defense Lawyer in Miami
When facing a murder charge you have a number of rights. Taking full advantage of the rights to be represented by legal counsel and to present a powerful defense is vital when facing one of these serious charges. A murder defense lawyer at the firm will listen carefully to your side and has the resources to investigate the circumstances of the alleged offense and to assist you in developing a powerful defense strategy. No case is exactly like any other. A thorough investigation may expose facts which police investigators did not find out which can be used to your benefit. The legal team at the firm is skilled in providing a strong defense for violent crime with harsh penalties such as:
- Murder in the first degree- sentence life in prison or the death penalty
- Murder in the second degree -minimum sentence 16 ¾ years with possible life in prison, up to life probation
- Murder in the third degree - punishable by up to 15 years in prison
- Manslaughter -usually punishable by up to 15 years in prison but may be punishable by up to life in prison under some circumstances
There are a number of legally valid defenses to a murder charge. A skilled criminal defense lawyer at the firm will fight on your behalf to get the charges dropped or reduced, and take full advantage of any weaknesses in the prosecution's case to present a compelling defense. For answers to questions which relate to your specific case and circumstances call the Law Office of A. Antonio Tomas, P.A.
When facing a murder charge, contact a Miami murder defense attorney at the firm who can present a skilled and aggressive defense.