Obstruction by Wearing a Disguise Florida Statute 843.03 If you disguise yourself with the intent to obstruct justice by hindering, intimidating, or interrupting an officer or other person in the legal performance of his or her duty, you may face … more

Resisting Arrest: Penalty The penalty for resisting arrest varies according to the severity of the altercation between the offender and the arresting officer. As stated in Florida Statute Title XLVI Chapter 843.01 and 843.02, the following punishment awaits those who … more

Depending on the situation, the individual involved, and whether or not violence was used, the punishment for these types of crimes can range from misdemeanors to felonies. Resisting an officer with violence, for example, is a third-degree felony, but resisting … more

What is obstruction of justice? In Florida, the term “Obstruction of Justice” encompasses various criminal acts that impede or hinder law enforcement or correctional officers. Commonly charged obstruction of justice crimes: • Accessory After the Fact • Battery on a … more

If you’ve been charged with homicide, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and scared. In the state of Florida, the consequences for homicide are harsh; yet, there are specific circumstances where homicide is considered excusable or justified. Excusable HomicideThe death of a … more

What is homicide? The term “homicide” is often associated with “murder,” but there are legal differences between the two. Homicide refers to any act that results in the death of another person, and not all homicides are considered violent crimes. … more

Defenses to Manslaughter Apart from the pretrial and trial defenses that apply to all criminal cases, Manslaughter has particular defenses, namely Excusable Homicide, Justifiable Homicide, or Self-Defense. Excusable HomicideUnder any of the following scenarios, the taking of a human life … more

Manslaughter with a Weapon or Firearm While not a specific element of manslaughter, if the jury determines a weapon or firearm was used in the commission of the manslaughter, the crime will be reclassified from a felony of the second degree to a felony of the first … more

Aggravated vs Non-Aggravated Manslaughter Penalties in Florida Manslaughter is assigned and put into law and has a Level 7 offense severity ranking under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code. As such, a judge is required to sentence a person convicted of manslaughter. … more

Manslaughter in Florida Manslaughter is the act of killing another human being in a way that is less culpable than murder. Due to the different degrees of murder, manslaughter was divided into voluntary and involuntary: VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER Voluntary manslaughter is … more