Jacksonville Florida Attempted Murder Lawyer

Attempted Murder under Florida Statute Section 777.04 and 782.04, occurs when the defendant performs an act toward committing the murder.  The defendant must do more than just think or talk about committing the murder.  The defendant would have committed the murder, but he failed or someone prevented him. 

Abandonment is a defense to attempted murder.  If the Jacksonville Attempted Murder defendant abandoned his attempt to commit murder or prevented its commission showing that he was voluntarily renouncing any criminal purpose, he is not guilty of Jacksonville Attempted Murder.  Self-defense is also a defense to attempted murder.

If you have been arrested for attempted murder in Jacksonville or the surrounding areas, contact a Jacksonville Attempted Murder Lawyer.  A Jacksonville Attempted Murder Attorney will investigate your case and fight for you.