Of all criminal charges a person may face, murder, a form of homicide, is without a doubt the most serious. Taking another human being’s life is something that is never taken lightly, particularly by law enforcement and state and Federal prosecutors. Hiring a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer is not an option – it is a necessity. At Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC, we are experienced in Florida homicide, manslaughter and murder cases and work diligently to provide thorough representation to our clients. You will find no better experience or representation in a Florida murder attorney than at Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC.
Murder is the unlawful taking of another person’s life. It’s usually the result of an intentional act for the purpose of causing death or an act that shows depraved indifference to human life. Because of the motives of the accused, the state of Florida gives harsh penalties to those that commit murder. This may be a long prison sentence or even death. Manslaughter is the unlawful taking of another life under circumstances that make the criminal less culpable than someone who commits murder. A person convicted of manslaughter will usually receive a lesser punishment than if he/she was convicted of murder. Further explanations are below: First degree murder, is a murder executed with extreme cruelty, deliberate and premeditated malice, or murder resulting from the commission of a capital felony. Second degree murder, is a murder committed with malice aforethought or during the commission of a non-capital felony. Third degree murder is committed with malicious intention to cause bodily harm but not necessarily death. Distinguishing third degree murder from manslaughter can be tricky. Involuntary manslaughter, is unintentional, wanton and reckless killing or an unintentional killing resulting from a battery. The death is usually caused by some careless action on the part of the accused. Voluntary manslaughter, is the unlawful killing of an additional upon reasonable provocation and without premeditated malice or from the excessive use of force in self-defense. Vehicular manslaughter is the unintentional killing of anotherdue to negligence while driving.
A conviction for murder, manslaughter or any type of homicide in any degree affects the rest of your life and your reputation for as long as you may live. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers work with private investigators, psychiatrists, accountants, economists, psychologists, medical specialists, evidence validation experts and crime scene analysts to gather evidence and build a strong defense case for you. At Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC, we may explore such defense strategies as self-defense or acting in the defense of others, lack of premeditation or planning, lack of intent or motive, or mistaken identity. The particular defense strategy that may apply to your unique case may vary depending on the circumstances of the incident. You are not alone. The situation is NOT hopeless. Fight your Fort Lauderdale murder charges with a competent criminal defense lawyer at your side.
Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC was founded and is operated with the fundamental principles of innovation, skill, experience, knowledge, aggressiveness and, most importantly, personal attention to all of its clients.
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