South Florida Criminal Homicide Defense Attorney

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There are few crimes that are viewed with as much trepidation as murder. Murder falls under the legal category of homicide, which is the unlawful killing of a human being. Murder differs from less severe crimes, such as manslaughter or reckless homicide, that do not involve the intent to kill. Murder involves the intent to kill, is a felony and is categorized by degree.

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•First degree murder is the intentional killing of another human being after planning or premeditation.
•Second degree murder is carrying out an obviously dangerous act which results in someone losing their life.
•Third degree murder is an unintentional taking of another human life while being involved in a felony.

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If convicted, the punishment for murder often depends on the circumstances of your case and which degree of murder you are charged with. The penalty for first degree murder ranges from the death penalty, life without parole, to 20-60 years in prison. There are lesser penalties for second degree and third degree murder. In every case, the State will be determined to successfully prosecute your case and impose the most serious sentence possible. Prosecuting Attorneys have the support of law enforcement, crime labs, investigators and many more resources necessary to build a murder case. If you have been charged with murder in South Florida, you need a skilled and experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer on your side.

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Remember, you have rights and are assumed innocent until proven guilty. The Law Office of Jonathon Marne is a South Florida Criminal Defense Firm that will aggressively protect your rights. We possess the knowledge and experience necessary to defend your murder charge. Due to the complexities of murder cases, your defense needs to begin at once. The police and prosecution will work quickly to build their case against you. If you are facing murder charges in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach, contact The Law Office of Jonathon Marne TODAY to discuss your case.