Murder Defense Attorneys in Miami, FL
When Your Future Is On The Line, Choose A Trusted Criminal Defense Firm
You are likely aware that being accused of murder or manslaughter is the most serious allegation that an individual can face. With the severity of your situation, you will need clear-cut facts and aggressive defense. Miami law enforcement and prosecutors won’t hesitate to use their most important resources for the prosecution of murder cases.
You will need to hire a trusted criminal defense firm to act quickly and protect their rights and freedom. Beckham Solis, Attorneys at Law, can be that firm for you. Our Miami murder defense lawyers draw upon over 35 combined years of experience, including time as a prosecutor and as a public defender. We know the intricacies of murder charges and other criminal charges and can help.
Florida has received notoriety for the number of murders convicted in the past. Most convictions include substantial time in prison as well as permanent custody. Capital murder, which is the most severe type, can even result in the death penalty.
Contact us today to see how we can help you, or give us a call at (786) 244-8010
VICTORY BEGINS WITH BECKHAM SOLIS
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Grand Theft, Domestic Violence, and Aggravated Battery – Case DismissedAt 11:30 AM, law enforcement was dispatched in emergency mode in reference to a domestic battery. The officer made contact with the Defendant who stated that he and the victim got into a verbal argument. The victim decided to leave with the child. The victim stated that the Defendant began to argue with her reference to her being pregnant. The victim explained that he got aggressive, grabbed her by the neck and chocked her. The victim also states that he let her go when he noticed she couldn’t breathe. The Defendant was arrested and transported to TGK, charged with Grand Theft, domestic violence strangulation, and aggravated battery on a pregnant woman.
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Aggravated Battery on an Elderly Person – Charges DismissedAt 4:53 pm officers responded to a disturbance and upon arrival met with the elderly victim who stated that the Defendant and her had gotten into a verbal disagreement which then escalated into a physical altercation. The Defendant had struck the victim with a broom stick, a piece of a door frame and slapped her several times in the face with an open palm. The Defendant also placed a cloth towel into the victim’s mouth and held it there as she began to choke. Victim had an abrasion on her left forearm, lower back pain and shoulder pain. The Defendant was arrested and charged with aggravated battery on an elderly person.
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Felony Exploitation – Case DismissedThe Defendant was employed as social workers and assigned as the caretaker of several elderly people including the 68 years old victim. The Defendant was in a position of trust and had access to the social services office where the victim’s money was kept in a locked box. The box was checked on 07/22/2019 and was missing $200. The Defendant denied taking the money and was taken into custody on a separate charge. The Defendant then admitted to going into the victim’s box and stealing the $200 and was arrested, charged with felony exploitation of an elderly and disabled person.
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Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse – Case DismissedAt 4:28 PM, officer was dispatched in reference to a domestic disturbance between a father and son. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the Defendant who stated he had a physical altercation with his father. The Defendant stated that he arrived to the residency where he lives with his mother and father; and then a verbal argument ensued with his father which led them to confronting each other in the backyard of the residence. The Defendant also states that his father struck him on the right side of his face causing a litigation to his right eyebrow. The officer observed a strong odor of alcohol from the Defendant. The victim stated the Defendant arrived to the residence in a bad mood and began to argue with his mother at which time the victim intervened. The victim also states that the Defendant repeatedly struck him while they were on the ground. The mother of the Defendant then confirmed this. The Defendant was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence strangulation, and child abuse.
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Battery on a Elderly Person – Case DismissedAt 5:59 PM, law enforcement was dispatched in reference to domestic battery between husband, wife and daughter. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with victim 1 who was in distress and crying. Victim 1 stated that the Defendant became upset while at home and that the Defendant started to break things around the house then pulled her hair while he would break her face to put up a right fist. Victim 1 stated that she has been living in fear since she married the Defendant. Victim 1 also stated that he has become verbally and physically violent multiple times in the past but never wanted to call the police until today that he pulled her daughter’s hair. The officer then approached the Defendant and charged him with Battery on an Elderly Person.
Manslaughter: Another Form Of Homicide
Classifications of manslaughter include the following:
- Voluntary manslaughter: This may mean killing someone in the heat of passion, without premeditation.
- Involuntary manslaughter or culpable negligence manslaughter: Acts of negligence or reckless behavior that lead to someone’s death may result in one of these charges.
If you are convicted for manslaughter in Florida, it will appear on your record as a second-degree felony. You may serve up to 15 years in prison and be fined $10,000. With aggravating factors, a manslaughter crime will be classified as a first-degree felony. Prior to a conviction, the state must assess whether the alleged offender has a criminal background.
Choose An Aggressive Defense Team; Call Today
We understand that wrongful and false arrests are frequent causes of murder charges in Florida. Our criminal defense team has successfully challenged all types of felony charges in Miami-Dade, and we are ready to see what we can do to protect your interests.
To combat the charges you face, contact Beckham Solis, Attorneys at Law, at (786) 244-8010 or send an email to speak with one of our experienced defense attorneys.
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Murder Charges And Convictions: Types And Consequences
Murder may be legally categorized as follows:
The general term for the killing of one person by someone else is homicide. Murder
and manslaughter charges are both types of homicide.
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First-Degree Murder:This action involves premeditated murder. It may also be described as felony murder. The penalty in Florida after a conviction for first-degree murder can be life in prison or a death sentence.
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Second-Degree Murder:This term describes murder “with a depraved mind,” or as an accomplice to a felony murder.
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Conspiracy to Commit Murder or Attempted Murder:These felony charges may apply even if a murder was not completed.
