Murder Charges Defense Attorney

Charges regarding the death of a person are among the most devastating criminal charges a person can face. A homicide charge can lead to a life sentence or the death penalty. The consequences of a conviction are severe and often affect an individual's future. Even if the accused is ultimately acquitted, being charged with murder may have serious long-term consequences.

The evidence in a homicide case is often overwhelming, making it difficult for an accused person to fight the charges and win. The prosecution may have a strong case against you, but there are times when the evidence can be challenged or even dismissed entirely.

At Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, we recognize that the stakes are extraordinarily high. Our goal is to protect your rights and freedom while preserving your future.

Possible Defenses to Murder Charges

●       Self-defense. We may be able to show that a defendant was acting in self-defense when the homicide was committed. To qualify for self-defense, the defendant must have been threatened or assaulted and had grounds to think that lethal action was required.

●       Involuntary manslaughter. This defense applies where the victim's death was not deliberate but resulted from the defendant's reckless conduct or an omission that caused the victim's death.

●       Voluntary Manslaughter. This defense applies when the defendant intentionally causes the death of another person but does so under circumstances that are not legally considered murder. For example, suppose a defendant kills someone while in a rage. In that case, they could be charged with voluntary manslaughter instead of the more severe crime of murder.

●       Intoxication. The defendant was so intoxicated that they did not have the mental capabilities to form the intent required for murder. For example, if a person is drunk and causes an accident that kills another person, they could be convicted of involuntary manslaughter instead of murder.

●       Insanity. When the defendant could not comprehend or control their conduct at the time of the killing, an insanity defense may apply.

Is Your Future at Stake? Contact a Newton, Kansas, Murder Defense Attorney

If you are charged with murder, you need the highest level of experience on your side to help guide you through the legal process. You could face life in prison or even the death penalty.

Hiring an experienced attorney who can help you avoid the most serious penalties is vital if you are facing murder-related criminal charges. At Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, we may be able to get the case dismissed or at least reduce the charges based on the circumstances.

If you or a family member have been charged with murder in the Newton, Kansas area, contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, at (316) 283-1550 immediately. We can help you create a defense based on the facts and circumstances of your case.

We serve Newton, Hesston, Sedgwick, Halstead, Peabody, and the surrounding Kansas communities.