MURDER AND VIOLENT CRIMES

Alleged crimes of violence involve a number of legal and factual issues that must be analyzed fully and completely. The defense of these types of charges, including whether there are self-defense or lack of criminal responsibility defenses available, must be begin as soon as possible. Investigation into the allegations must be prompt and thorough. Evidence may be lost or destroyed. Memories of witnesses may fade over time. Witnesses may move or relocate. Issues such as self-defense or who was the first aggressor must be explored. The motivation of the alleged victim must also be explored.

The potential penalties for murder may involve state prison for life without the possibility of parole. Other violent crimes are punishable by up to life in state prison or up to 2 1/2 years in the house of correction.

I have the experience and proven track record to defend these serious charges. I have used investigators, forensic experts, DNA experts, mental health experts, cell phone and cell tower experts, medical experts, and a variety of other experts in the past to provide zealous and thorough representation for clients charged with these offenses.

Violent crimes may include:

• Aggravated Assault and Battery
• Assault and Battery
• Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
• Assault and Battery on police officers, public employees, or correctional officers
• Attempted murder
• Carjacking
• Home Invasion
• Kidnapping
• Murder (1st degree, 2nd degree, felony murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter)
• Resisting Arrest
• Robbery - armed and unarmed
• Witness intimidation