🧨 Fort Lauderdale Violent Crime & Homicide Defense Attorney
Defending the Most Serious Charges in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida
If need a violent crime lawyer in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere across South Florida you are in the right place. You’re facing some of the most serious penalties under Florida law—including mandatory prison time, life in prison, or even the death penalty.
Don’t wait to protect your rights. At Michael White, P.A., we defend individuals accused of:
- Homicide & Manslaughter
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- DUI Manslaughter
- Armed Robbery & Felony Battery
- Attorney Michael White is a former prosecutor who understands how the State prepares violent crime cases—and how to dismantle them.
📞 Call (954) 270-0769 or schedule your free consultation
⚖️ Homicide Charges in Florida: What You Need to Know
Homicide includes both intentional killings and deaths caused by reckless or negligent actions. We defend against all levels of homicide, including:
- First-Degree Murder – Premeditated killing (Fla. Stat. § 782.04); punishable by life in prison or the death penalty
- Second-Degree Murder – Intentional but unplanned; punishable by up to life in prison
- Manslaughter – Killing without intent (Fla. Stat. § 782.07); often charged in reckless or heat-of-passion cases
- Aggravated Manslaughter – Involves a child, elderly, disabled person, or law enforcement officer
- Vehicular Homicide – Caused by reckless driving (Fla. Stat. § 782.071)
- DUI Manslaughter – Death caused while driving under the influence (Fla. Stat. § 316.193)
📊 Violent Crime Stats in South Florida
- Florida ranked #3 in the nation for violent crime arrests in 2023 (FBI data)
- 81,000+ violent crimes reported statewide
- 6,000+ violent crime cases filed in Broward County last year alone
- Over 90% of violent crime convictions in Florida result in incarceration
- DUI manslaughter arrests increased 9% in South Florida last year
These numbers highlight just how aggressive Florida prosecutors are—and why early, strategic legal defense is critical.
🚔 Additional Violent Crime Charges We Defend
We represent clients charged with all major felony and misdemeanor violent offenses, including:
- Simple Assault – Fla. Stat. § 784.011
- Aggravated Assault – Fla. Stat. § 784.021
- Simple Battery – Fla. Stat. § 784.03
- Aggravated Battery – Fla. Stat. § 784.045
- Felony Battery – Fla. Stat. § 784.041
- Domestic Violence – Fla. Stat. § 741.28
- Culpable Negligence – Fla. Stat. § 784.05
- Resisting Arrest – Fla. Stat. §§ 843.01 & 843.02 (with or without violence)
⛓️ Penalties for Violent Crime & Homicide in Florida
Convictions can result in:
- Life imprisonment or capital punishment
- Mandatory prison time
- Probation, parole, and supervision
- Loss of voting rights, firearm ownership, and employment eligibility
- Serious consequences for housing, licensing, and immigration
👨⚖️ Why Hire Michael White, P.A.?
As a former prosecutor, Attorney Michael White brings unmatched insight to your defense. He understands how homicide and violent crime cases are built—and how to:
- Suppress bad evidence
- Challenge witness credibility
- Cross-examine forensic testimony
- Negotiate reduced charges or fight for dismissal at trial
Whether you’re facing a life sentence or hoping to avoid felony conviction, we fight like your future depends on it—because it does.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Violent Crime & Homicide in Florida
1. What’s the difference between first-degree and second-degree murder in Florida?
First-degree murder involves premeditation and is punishable by life imprisonment or the death penalty. Second-degree murder lacks premeditation but is still intentional, and carries up to life in prison.
2. Can I be charged with murder if the death was accidental?
Yes. You may be charged with manslaughter or vehicular homicide if the death resulted from reckless behavior—even without intent to kill. DUI manslaughter is another common example of this.
3. What is Florida’s Stand Your Ground law?
This law allows individuals to use force, including deadly force, if they reasonably believe it’s necessary to prevent death or serious harm. It may offer immunity from prosecution in violent crime cases involving self-defense.
4. Will I go to jail if I’m convicted of a violent felony in Florida?
Almost certainly. Over 90% of violent crime convictions in Florida result in incarceration. Sentences may include mandatory minimums, life imprisonment, or, in capital cases, the death penalty.
5. How can a lawyer help with violent crime charges?
A criminal defense attorney can investigate the case, challenge witness credibility, suppress illegally obtained evidence, and fight to have charges reduced or dismissed—especially when early intervention is possible.
📞 Facing Violent Crime or Homicide Charges? Call Now.
Your future depends on what you do right now. Don’t delay. At Michael White, P.A., we serve clients in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and across South Florida with aggressive, strategic defense against the most serious criminal allegations.
📞 Call (954) 613-8142 or request your free consultation online