Miami Manslaughter Defense Lawyer

Criminal Attorney Serving South Florida

Manslaughter involves an act of unlawful homicide, typically due to criminal negligence and not involving premeditation or malice aforethought. Manslaughter most often includes accidental deaths that occur as a result of negligence on the part of the offender, or an act committed in the heat of passion due to serious provocation. Although manslaughter is a lesser form of criminal homicide than murder, it may still be punishable by up to life in prison under Florida law.

Would you like to learn more about your rights and options in the face of manslaughter charges? Are you interested in getting the immediate, aggressive representation you need? Contact Miami criminal defense attorney Michael Mirer today for a free initial consultation regarding your manslaughter case. Attorney Mirer represents clients throughout all of the greater South Florida and is fully committed to defending your Constitutional rights and your interests through the entire legal process, inside and outside of the courtroom.

About Manslaughter Charges in Miami, Florida

Manslaughter may be classified as a first degree or second degree felony in Florida. First degree manslaughter, or aggravated manslaughter, involves negligent homicide involving an elderly person, a child under 18 years old, or a peace officer. This offense is punishable by life imprisonment. Simple manslaughter, a second degree felony, involves negligently causing the death of another person. This offense is punishable by up to 15 years in state prison. The defendant may also face a fine of up to $10,000 and the reality of dealing with a "strike" on his or her criminal record, leading to double the penalties for any future violent crime conviction for a felony offense.

You deserve the opportunity to protect your good name and your future. Contact Miami manslaughter defense lawyer Michael Mirer today if you would like to learn more about how our firm can help you.