Florida deputies were recently met with a tragic scene in Lakeland when they responded to an early morning call about people being shot at a residence. Upon arriving, the deputies discovered the bodies of three young adults: two female and one male, and they also found a critically wounded teenager who had been shot. The county sheriff believes that drugs may have been involved in the shooting, including suggesting the possibility of Miami residents being involved.
As with most states, the Florida legal system is extremely punishing when it comes to violent crimes. The penalties of violent crimes such as homicide, murder, assault and battery often include significant fines and jail time. Even being accused of such acts can cause irreparable damage to a person's reputation. When your friends, neighbors and, in the worst cases, children see you in a prison jumpsuit with your hands and feet shackled, it can be hard to regain the respect you lose.
There are many different crimes in our country's legal system, and depending on the circumstances of a particular crime, suspects may be looking at relatively minor penalties or serious legal consequences such as life in prison. The crimes that tend to have the most serious consequences are violent crimes, such as aggravated assault or homicide. Such fatal crimes can lead to the death penalty depending on which state you live in, and in many cases, a legal defense can be the key to avoiding a conviction.
Many people are familiar with the term capital punishment or the death penalty. It is a concept that can be as polarizing an issue as abortion or gun control. Some people feel that capital punishment is essential for punishing those convicted of truly horrendous crimes, while others feel that nothing deserves capital punishment, or that capital punishment is too severe of a penalty in the event that the justice system makes a mistake.
If you are facing homicide or murder charges, you do not need to be told how serious your situation is; nearly everyone in the United States is aware of the serious legal consequences of a murder conviction. However, it may help you to hear that no matter what the circumstances of your case, you may benefit from legal assistance and representation. There are many different defense options that accused individuals can take advantage of, no matter how the odds may seem stacked against you.
Florida law recognizes a large variety of violent crimes, each with their own precedents and punishments that can affect a conviction or sentence. That is why you need an attorney who is familiar with each and every one of these violent crimes to ensure that you are not wrongfully convicted of a crime you did not commit. Strong legal representation could be the only thing standing between you and serious legal penalties, and you cannot afford to drag your feet.
Violent crimes are a multifaceted and complex legal area, with many different possible charges and accusations. There are varying degrees many violent crimes, and the subtle differences between them can have serious ramifications in your case and the legal consequences you may face if you are accused. For example, the legal penalties for first degree murder are significantly higher than those of a second degree murder, and the penalties for manslaughter are lesser than second degree murder.
It does not take an attorney to tell you that murder is a serious crime with severe legal penalties. There are perhaps fewer violent crimes more well-known and widely reported on than murders, and even television shows and movies feature the crime prominently. You may think that it is not an issue that you need to worry about, since you have no intentions of ever murdering anyone, but the reality is that many murders are not premeditated, and sometimes people just snap.
Often when people think of violent crimes, they think of crimes involving the death of another human, such as homicide or manslaughter. While these may be the most notorious violent crimes, they are certainly not the only violent crimes. Most crimes involving a weapon, such as aggravated assault and armed robbery, make up other violent crimes, as well as domestic violence and mistreatment of a child either through battery or neglect.
When you are accused of a serious crime, you may wonder if there is any chance of avoiding jail time, especially if the evidence is heavily stacked against you. Last week, we talked about some of the options your can employ to defend against drug charges, offering some viable options even if you are arrested with drugs in your possession. It may surprise you to learn that similar options can be used in other serious charges, including murder.
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