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...
Murder / Homicide Charges
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...
Invoke your rights quickly when necessary
Suspects in crimes have rights that they can invoke if they are being detained or arrested. These are important to remember because they can have a direct impact on the outcome of your case. If you are facing a serious charge, such as murder, you don't want to fail to...
Evaluate defense options for a homicide case
Facing homicide charges, which include murder and manslaughter, isn't something that can be ignored. These charges aren't going to go away if you try to forget about them. Because of the very nature of them, the criminal justice system usually takes a very harsh...
Homicide charges may be answered with a self-defense claim
Taking another human's life is something that most people hope they never have to do. When you are facing a difficult decision of how to best protect yourself, you might not have a choice. If your life is in danger, you will do what it takes to save your own life....