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A murder charge is perhaps the most serious of all criminal charges. Law enforcement is under immense public pressure to vindicate victims of murder, and as a result, police sometimes rush to charge a suspect based on incomplete or illegally gathered evidence. This can result in a violation of a suspect’s civil rights, a wrongful arrest, or even the prosecution and jailing of an innocent person. For these and other reasons, individuals who have been charged with murder should always seek the counsel of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

If you have been accused of murder, it is vital that you understand your legal rights and options. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with a proven criminal defense attorney who has experience with high profile cases and will work diligently on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome.

Degrees of Murder

There are two degrees of murder in most jurisdictions: first and second. To prove first-degree murder, the prosecutor must prove intent to kill. First-degree murder charges may also be filed if the victim was:

• A police officer
• A witness to a crime
• A judge
• Tortured or killed especially violently or heinously

Second-degree murder charges are typically reserved for those who did not plan the killing. In some of these cases, charges can be reduced to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter.

A defendant may also be charged with felony murder, which involves a killing that occurs during the commission of some other crime – bank robbery, for instance.
 
Murder Defense

To be effective in a high-stakes homicide case, an attorney must possess certain characteristics and resources including skill, experience, access to expert witnesses, and more. At the Law Offices of Vincent C. Scoca, we have the experience and resources necessary to defend our clients skillfully and vigorously.
 
If you or a loved one has been accused of murder, please contact us today for a FREE consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can aggressively pursue your interests and help you obtain an acquittal or ensure that you face minimum penalties.

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