Murder is one of the most serious crimes that someone can be charged with. A conviction risks substantial prison terms and would be life-changing. Not all murder offenses, however, are committed in cold blood. Most of the time people have a defense they can put...
Murder / Homicide Charges
An overview of murder laws in Oklahoma
In a nutshell, the offense of murder involves the unlawful killing of another person. However, the seriousness of murder charges will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding the death. The most serious murders in Oklahoma are categorized as murders in the...
Not all homicides are murder
When some people hear the word homicide, they automatically think about murder. While murder is one form of homicide, not all homicides are due to murder. In the simplest definition, homicide is the death of someone that occurs because of unnatural means. Typically,...
Violent charges trigger many collateral consequences
When a person is charged with attempted murder, they should be presumed innocent until they are convicted in a court of that charge. Unfortunately, they will often find that they are facing collateral consequences that continue throughout the case and even once...
Release from prison after a murder conviction can be challenging
Being accused of murder is a life-changing event, but being convicted of murder is more devastating. A defendant in this type of case must think carefully about their defense strategy. This includes the purpose of the defense. For some, the goal of the defense isn't...
Facing charges of manslaughter
Causing the death of another person is something you may never have imagined. Nevertheless, you are now facing criminal charges that could alter the rest of your life. Homicide is the general category for crimes that involve the taking of someone's life. However,...
Carefully consider first-degree murder defense options
People who are facing a first-degree murder charge are in a fight for their life. When you are in this position, you should evaluate your possible defense options quickly so that you can start planning a strategy to address the prosecution's claims against you. One of...
Defense options for voluntary manslaughter cases
A person facing a charge for voluntary manslaughter needs to think about their defense options as soon as possible. There are several that they need to consider, each of which can serve a different purpose. It is imperative to explore all options because you never...
Domestic violence charges and defense strategies
Domestic abuse claims have many components. A person who is facing this accusation should understand the points that are made against them and what options they have for a defense strategy. There are many factors to consider in these cases.The relationship between the...
Felony murder charges don’t require premeditation
When you think about first-degree murder, your mind might turn to a situation in which a person kills another person as part of a preconceived plan. You probably don't realize that there is one instance in which a person can be charged with first-degree murder without...