HOMICIDE

Homicide Defense Attorney

A homicide is considered a severe charge in Colorado, a case such as this could determine the future of the rest of your life. Whitham Law Group want to represent you as your homicide defense attorney in Colorado so you are treated fairly.

Types of Homicide Charges

Justifiable Homicide: Takes place when there is a belief that a serious crime was prevented by killing the person in the act of committing a crime. Often lawful defense of others will fall under this category.

Manslaughter: The charge of manslaughter is for instances where the accused did not plan to commit the crime or had any intent for the victim to die because of their actions. Sentences for those convicted range from every state, law, and the specific circumstances, but most end in second-degree murder or a lesser sentence.

Criminal Homicide: Known as murder. The most common are second and first-degree murder. Second Degree murder applies to cases in which someone may have intended to kill someone but did not have time to plan. First-degree murder is the most serious, it applies in a situation in which requires evil intent and planning. Sentences for convictions usually include the death penalty or life in prison.

Have you been accused of any of the above charges? Whitham Law Group’s homicide defense attorneys can represent you.