Cape Coral Homicide Charge Attorneys
As a premier criminal defense firm on the Florida Gulf Coast for more than five decades, we have handled many high-profile, newsworthy cases — including the representation at trial of numerous people accused of murder, manslaughter and other serious violent felonies.
Our lawyers' extensive experience makes us a first-call resource for Florida families that must confront the most serious allegations, as well as for Court TV and other media entities seeking expertise on complex issues in homicide cases. We are accustomed to the glare of the media and know how to use it to our clients' advantage. Our Fort Myers murder defense attorneys' focus is leveled squarely on the best interests of the person we represent.
Providing a dynamic, compelling defense against capital or felony murder charges may well be the ultimate test of a criminal lawyer. Murder charges present unique challenges and opportunities for skilled lawyers. At The Wilbur Smith Law Firm, we know there are also factors that can be used to advantage for the defense in these cases such as:
- Some murder cases are built on strictly circumstantial evidence or other thin, vulnerable prosecution arguments in the absence of eye witnesses or a weapon that can be linked to the crime.
- Trial juries are attentive and typically highly aware of their duty in a murder case, which includes holding the state to its full burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Self defense, mistaken identity, and defense of others are just some of the defenses used in murder cases.
- We have recently won "Not guilty by insanity" cases.
Turn to Us for Confidence, Finely Honed Trial Skills and Absolute Determination
In addition, public focus on these cases sometimes plays to our firm's specific strengths, in that we are adept at jury selection. We have, as a resource, one of the nation's best jury consultants working directly with our firm. We regularly pursue well-prepared motions to suppress evidence and apply other specific, technical areas of criminal law. Our foremost objective is to develop a clear, viable defense strategy and shift momentum in our favor. Our experience extends to:
- Arguing for a youthful murder suspect's case to be handled in juvenile court rather than adult court
- Establishing that our client withdrew from criminal activity before a death occurred in cases involving multiple suspects
- Refuting critical allegations that the crime was premeditated, thus opening opportunities for a plea to reduced charges and a more moderate term of incarceration — and avoidance of the death penalty in extreme cases
If your future or a family member's life and future hang in the balance, you must seek an experienced, confident lawyer proven capable of handling the most challenging criminal cases. We encourage you to contact us at The Wilbur Smith Law Firm.
