If you or a loved one has been charged with manslaughter in Florida, you are in a dangerous position. You are confused and scared about the serious potential penalties in store, and may be in for the fight of your life. Retaining an experienced and dedicated defense attorney is the most important decision that you can make.
The TK Law Firm in Orlando takes no charge more seriously than defending clients against the allegations of taking the life of another human being. When you retain our firm, our criminal defense lawyers immediately begin building your defense.
Our law firm has the experience and resources to thoroughly review evidence in your case, conduct an independent investigation, talk to witnesses, challenge evidence, seek a reduction or dismissal of the charges and build your case for trial. Our seasoned defense attorneys are waiting to help you.
Speak with an experienced Florida attorney at our firm today.
Call 855-Kramer-Now (855-572-6376).
You need swift and skilled legal help, and you will find it with the criminal defense team at the TK Law Firm. 855-Kramer-Now (855-572-6376). Consult with us about your manslaughter charges now.
Different Classes of Florida Manslaughter Charges
Whether you intended to cause someone harm or not, federal and Florida State laws can punish you vigorously. Although manslaughter is a lesser charge than murder, it still pertains to the act of killing another person.
Voluntary manslaughter concerns the act of killing someone without premeditation. In some cases, the court may rule that somebody or something provoked you to act aggressively or defensively. That single fact can distinguish between a manslaughter charge and a murder charge.
Involuntary manslaughter concerns an act in which one person kills another without intention. For instance, if you drove DUI and hit and killed a pedestrian, you could face an involuntary charge, since you obviously did not intent to commit that crime.
Penalties for Florida Manslaughter
Depending on the facts of the case:
- a manslaughter conviction is punishable by up to 15 years in prison;
- if a firearm was used up to 30 years in prison and a mandatory minimum of 25 years;
- Aggravated manslaughter of a child is punishable up to 30 year in prison, which can be increased to life in prison if a firearm was used, plus a mandatory minimum of 25 years imprisonment.
How We Prepare Your Florida Manslaughter Defense
Even relatively straightforward manslaughter cases can lead to intense, complex criminal trials. After all, the stakes are extremely high. Someone – or, perhaps, many people – died. The prosecution will be deeply committed to getting a punitive outcome.
The criminal defense attorneys at the TK Law Firm will review your case from every legal angle. Our attorneys will mount a vigorous and detailed defense, protecting you from exaggerated charges, faulty or insufficient evidence, and improper police procedures.
Our attorneys will launch an exhaustive investigation of the scene, State’s evidence, police files, witness testimony and many other factors to uncover evidence to support your case and to cast doubt on the prosecution’s charge. Our law firm will engage medical, forensic, and other specialists to produce expert testimony for your defense.
In some cases, defendants can challenge the legitimacy of the prosecution's evidence. In other cases, your defense may hinge on whether the court believes that you never intended to commit violence. Subtle distinctions in your trial preparation can mean the difference between a decade-long jail sentence and a much reduced punishment (or, potentially, no punishment at all).
Contact Skilled Orlando Manslaughter Defense Attorneys
The TK Law Firm has helped hundreds of people accused of diverse Central Florida crimes. We have the ingenuity, knowledge, and effective processes to ensure that you get a compelling and fair defense.
Standing accused of a serious crime, like voluntary or involuntary manslaughter in Florida, can be a traumatic experience. Our lawyers will fight to do everything possible to secure a favorable outcome and protect your rights and freedom.
You will find no better representation from a Florida criminal attorney than at the TK Law Firm. Contact our Orlando defense attorneys as soon as possible to discuss your charges: 855-Kramer-Now (855-572-6376).