Violent Crime Defense

Jacksonville Violent Crime Defense Attorney

If you are facing serious state charges of homicide, aggravated assault, domestic battery, or even federal weapons charges, contact an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer at Makofka & Makofka in Jacksonville. Our experience with the investigation and trial of serious violent felony crimes can help reduce your exposure to punishment and help you get beyond the trouble you're facing now.

Our defense of serious crimes begins with investigation of the facts. We not only make a careful review of the evidence against you, we can also make an independent investigation to find the facts and witnesses that can support your side of the story. Our ability to intervene early in your case gives us the opportunity to work with the prosecution in order to make sure that the most serious potential charges against you are never even brought in the first place.

Among the violent crime charges we can handle are the following:

• Homicide, aiding and abetting homicide, or accessory to homicide
• Aggravated or simple assault or battery
• Illegal possession of a firearm
• Carjacking
• Kidnapping
• Weapons charges associated with drug crimes or sex crimes that can lengthen the sentence upon conviction
• Use of a firearm in furtherance of a federal offense

While we are often able to reach a mutually satisfactory resolution of violent crime charges through negotiation with the prosecution, we can also take the case to trial if we have the facts to work with, or if no acceptable plea offer can be obtained from the government. We can give your defense the strongest presentation possible before the jury.

For a free consultation about our ability to represent you against Florida assault allegations or federal weapons charges, contact a criminal defense lawyer at Makofka & Makofka in Jacksonville.