Miami Criminal Lawyer Blog

Domestic homicide is, unfortunately, a common thing in the United States. There are times when partners get into disputes where one partner ends up hurting the other partner critically, if not fatally. Miami criminal lawyers have the experience to represent clients in these types of situations.

A man from Pompano Beach in Florida has been charged with the abduction and homicide of his ex-girlfriend. The defendant, Anton Jamar Josey, is thirty-four years old, and his ex-girlfriend, Dominique Duval was twenty-three. Josey claims that he shot Duval because she gave him HIV, the virus that is known as causing AIDS.

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Manslaughter is more commonly known as an individual killing another human being. Vehicular manslaughter is when the individual dies from an automobile accident. For example, if there are two parties involved in an automobile accident, and the driver not at fault was killed, then the other driver can be charged with vehicular manslaughter.

Types of Manslaughter

There are two types of manslaughter that a person can be categorized under:

1. Voluntary manslaughter: This is when an individual intentionally kills another human being or causes them severe harm.
2. Involuntary manslaughter: This has the same concept as voluntary except the individual is not causing harm with intent. Involuntary manslaughter most commonly occurs when someone is committing an unlawful act and ends up seriously injuring someone or even causing his or her death.

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In most situations, criminal cases end in plea bargains from the court. Miami-Dade criminal lawyers can help during this tough time and help their clients understand the offer. Plea bargains happen before the case goes to trial, and the sentence is almost always lesser than it would be if the client goes to trial. Most Miami-Dade criminal defense attorneys will persuade their client to accept the plea bargain because there is a chance the offense can be dismissed from their record.

Why the Accused is Offered a Plea Bargain

Any outcome for a client and their case is unpredictable. Fortunately, this is why the state will offer the Miami-Dade criminal lawyers and their client a plea bargain. In the end, the accused receives punishment and they are proven guilty.

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Every defendant deserves the very best Miami criminal lawyer possible when facing a homicide or murder conviction. The consequences of such a conviction can be so harsh and life altering, that it is certainly in your best interest to ensure that you have the best Miami legal defense possible. Each and every week, the news reports are filled with individuals who have been exonerated by DNA tests or new evidence after they unfortunately spent years in prison. While it is certainly wonderful that these individuals have finally been released from prison, it would have been even better if they had never been wrongly convicted and sentenced.

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On Friday, a Miami-Dade jury acquitted Lester Dilbert, 62, of literally scaring Manuel Olazabal, 55, to death during a 1981 armed robbery at a South Dade warehouse. The not guilty verdict capped a four day trial during which Miami-Dade prosecutors attempted to link Dilbert to the crime through two partial fingerprints. The jury deliberated for less than two hours.

According to Miami-Dade prosecutors, Dilbert participated in a 1981 robbery of a South Dade warehouse during which he donned a ski mask, carried a rifle, and shouted insults and threats. Olazabal, an accountant, was not shot during the robbery, but sadly suffered a fatal heart attack during the violent episode.

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Miami Beach police arrested Gabriel Nock, 27, on a Broward County murder charge in South Beach on Monday. Nock has been charged with 1st degree murder for the killing of Larry Ellison, 68, who was found strangled in his Wilton Manors home on March 10.

After questioning, Nock admitted to strangling Ellison in his home while robbing him. He also admitted to driving away in the victim's Infinity SUV along with his wallet, computer, and other electronics. Barring a serious mistake by the police, Nock's statements will be admissible against him in a future criminal trial and could make for a difficult criminal defense case.

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