Tampa Aircraft Piracy Lawyers

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If you have been charged with aircraft piracy, it is critical that you contact an experienced Hillsborough County criminal defense lawyer at once. Aircraft piracy, also called aircraft hijacking or skyjacking, is a serious felony in Florida, as well as at the federal level, and you may be facing decades behind bars for something that you did not do, did not intend to do, or should not be held responsible for. We strongly encourage you to contact the All Criminal Defense Law Group, P.A. for immediate legal help today.

Florida Penalties for Aircraft Piracy are Strict

Here in Florida, prosecutors and courts treat aircraft piracy very seriously. Florida statute 860.16 states that aircraft piracy is the unlawful seizure or control of an aircraft containing at least one nonconsenting person “by force or violence and with wrongful intent.” Aircraft piracy is a first degree felony in Florida, and is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.

We Provide Legal Assistance if Your Aircraft Piracy Offense is Tried in Federal Court

Aircraft piracy can also be tried in federal court, meaning that you will be up against the full backing of the federal government. Federal prosecutors will seek the harshest punishment possible, and will have virtually unlimited resources and clout at their disposal. For this reason, you need a law firm capable of mounting a worthy defense strategy. Below is the definition of federal aircraft piracy:

• As per 49 U.S. Code § 46502, Aircraft piracy is “seizing or exercising control of an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States by force, violence, threat of force or violence, or any form of intimidation, and with wrongful intent.” The minimum prison sentence for this crime is 20 years in prison. And, if another person dies because of the defendant’s acts, the punishment shall be life in prison or the death penalty. Furthermore, attempting to commit this offense or even conspiring to commit aircraft piracy faces the same 20-year minimum prison sentence.

Contact Our Professional Criminal Defense Team Today

Whether you are under investigation for hijacking or have been arrested already for that offense, you are facing serious prison time and virtually endless amounts of monetary fines. Your entire future is in jeopardy. The federal mandatory minimum for hijacking an aircraft is two decades behind bars, and if any passengers or occupants were injured, or killed, the punishment that you face will be even greater. To protect your rights and ensure that you have the best chance of beating these allegations or having the charges drastically reduced, it is in your best interest to work with a law firm that has experience in aircraft piracy. Do not hesitate to immediately contact one of our Hillsborough County aircraft piracy attorneys today with the All Criminal Defense Law Group, P.A. Call 813-672-1900 or email us to speak with a lawyer now.  Please call 813-551-3903  for assistance if you have an emergency after hours.