Serious Consequences
for Helping Another Commit Suicide
When a friend or family member asks for support in ending his or her life, you may be inclined to lend assistance.
This is an extremely trying situation to face. However, it is advisable that you consider the potential consequences of providing this type of assistance as it can lead to felony charges. In fact, a charge of Assisting Self-Murder has the potential to carry heavy consequences in the State of Florida.
Florida Statutes make it clear that assisting another person in committing suicide is a second-degree felony, categorized under Homicides. Statute 782.08 reads as follows:
“Assisting self-murder. – Every person deliberately assisting another in the commission of self-murder shall be guilty of manslaughter, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.”
Legal Help When Facing Felony Charges
If you are facing a charge of this nature, you need professional legal support to navigate the system. The office of Patton Law, P.A. understands the challenges surrounding these charges, and the emotional distress that accompanies it. Lakeland lawyer Adam Patton has helped hundreds of clients to set and attain realistic legal goals that lessen the burden. He can help you with your case and wants to hear all the details surrounding it.
To meet with Adam Patton one-on-one, call Patton Law, P.A. to schedule your first consultation. For your convenience, this initial meeting is complimentary and is held at the South Lakeland office of Patton Law, P.A. If you are looking for an attorney in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow or Tampa, to help you fight your case with integrity, intelligence and ingenuity, then you have come to the right place. Patton Law provides a real attorney who fights for real people. Let Adam Patton fight for you.
Contact Patton Law, P.A. to Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
for Helping Another Commit Suicide
When a friend or family member asks for support in ending his or her life, you may be inclined to lend assistance.
This is an extremely trying situation to face. However, it is advisable that you consider the potential consequences of providing this type of assistance as it can lead to felony charges. In fact, a charge of Assisting Self-Murder has the potential to carry heavy consequences in the State of Florida.
Florida Statutes make it clear that assisting another person in committing suicide is a second-degree felony, categorized under Homicides. Statute 782.08 reads as follows:
“Assisting self-murder. – Every person deliberately assisting another in the commission of self-murder shall be guilty of manslaughter, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.”
Legal Help When Facing Felony Charges
If you are facing a charge of this nature, you need professional legal support to navigate the system. The office of Patton Law, P.A. understands the challenges surrounding these charges, and the emotional distress that accompanies it. Lakeland lawyer Adam Patton has helped hundreds of clients to set and attain realistic legal goals that lessen the burden. He can help you with your case and wants to hear all the details surrounding it.
To meet with Adam Patton one-on-one, call Patton Law, P.A. to schedule your first consultation. For your convenience, this initial meeting is complimentary and is held at the South Lakeland office of Patton Law, P.A. If you are looking for an attorney in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow or Tampa, to help you fight your case with integrity, intelligence and ingenuity, then you have come to the right place. Patton Law provides a real attorney who fights for real people. Let Adam Patton fight for you.
Contact Patton Law, P.A. to Schedule a Free Initial Consultation