Being arrested and charged with a homicide is an extremely serious criminal offense which, if convicted, can carry the harshest penalties available under the judicial system. Under the most serious of circumstances, you may potentially face up to life in prison or even the death penalty.
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There are basically two types of homicide; murder and manslaughter. There are varying degrees of murder and manslaughter which also differ in the severity of the sentencing guidelines. The type homicide and variation of either murder or manslaughter you are arraigned and tried in court for depends upon the circumstances of the homicide and the evidence obtained or acquired by law enforcement.
Felony Murder Charges
A felony murder occurs when their is an unlawful killing of a human being. Felony murder charges are usually charged when premeditation exists or the death of the victim occurred during the course of another criminal act. Contrary to popular belief, in the State of Florida, motive does not have to be proven in order to obtain a conviction in a felony murder case, just that the accused committed the murder. The degree of a felony murder charge may be: 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, or 3rd degree murder… 1st degree murder being the more serious offense which, if convicted, carries a life sentence or the death penalty.
Felony Manslaughter Charges
A felony manslaughter occurs when the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of an individual results in the death of another. In a felony manslaughter charge, premeditation or intent does not exist. Although a manslaughter conviction could result in lengthy prison time, a felony manslaughter criminal charge is not subject to the death penalty.
Basically, a felony manslaughter is a homicide without intent and absence of specific types of criminal acts which would make the death of a person a murder charge. The degree of a felony manslaughter charge may be: 1st degree manslaughter, 2nd degree manslaughter, or 3rd degree manslaughter… 1st degree manslaughter being the more serious offense.
Depending upon the circumstances and evidence against you, Kendall L Horween, P.A., may be able to get the murder or manslaughter charges dropped, reduced, negotiate on your behalf for a diversion program, or probation instead of jail time. Contact my office today by calling (407) 644-0554 to speak with an experienced Orlando murder / manslaughter defense attorney (lawyer).
In handling felony murder or manslaughter defense cases, I always strive to provide the highest standard of legal representation for each and every client.
My first goal is to get your charges dropped. My Second goal is to keep you out of jail.
Contact Kendall L Horween, P.A., today to speak with an experienced Orlando murder / manslaughter defense Attorney (lawyer) by calling (407) 644-0554 or use our online case submission form to schedule a free confidential consultation regarding your felony murder or manslaughter defense legal issues.