Attempted Felony Murder

Fort Lauderdale Attempted Felony Murder Criminal Defense Lawyer

Even though no life is taken in an attempted felony murder, it is still a very serious charge. Attempted felony murder is charged in Florida against someone who commits a different felony and who, during that act, does something that could but does not kill another person. It can also be charged against people who were aiding or assisting in the underlying felony. That is, you can be charged with this crime if you help another person commit a crime that puts a third party in danger, even if you didn’t know about the danger.

Attempted felony murder is charged as a life felony when the underlying crime is one of the felonies listed in Florida’s murder statute. When it is another felony not listed in the statute, attempted felony murder is still a first-degree felony penalized by up to 30 years in prison. This is in addition to any charges for the underlying crime. With decades of freedom at stake, those charged should contact a South Florida attempted felony murder defense attorney as soon as they can.

If you or a loved one is charged with attempted felony murder, don’t hesitate to speak with an experienced Miami-Dade attempted felony murder criminal defense attorney. For a free, confidential consultation on your case and your legal rights, you can call Palm Beach attempted felony murder criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading; see Florida Statue 782.051 Attempted felony murder.