Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorneys

Criminal Homicide Charges

Homicide is the killing of one human being by another. In the United States legal system, there are varying degrees of homicide charges. The state of Arizona divides homicide crimes into the following 4 categories:

• Negligent Homicide: Is a class-4 felony and a crime that occurs when a person allows or causes the death of another through negligent criminal activity (i.e., DUI). It is less severe than 1st and 2nd degree murder with a punishment comparable to manslaughter.

• Manslaughter: A class-2 felony; it is considered to be less severe than murder under the United States constitution. A homicide is considered to be manslaughter if the killer did not have the intention to kill or create a deadly situation. Manslaughter is usually a crime of passion that occurs in the heat of a situation.

• Murder in the 2nd Degree: A class-1 felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison with no parole. It is a homicidal act in which one person intentionally kills another without premeditation.

• Murder in the 1st Degree: The most severe degree of all felonies. Those convicted of 1st Degree murder may be sentenced to life in prison or capital punishment. It occurs when a person kills another by an intentional, premeditated act.

If you are facing criminal homicide charges, it is important that you contact an experienced and skilled phoenix criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. An experienced criminal defense attorney understands the law and your rights. They can fight aggressively to uphold your rights and prove your innocence if you are wrongly facing homicide charges.

Contact a Phoenix Homicide Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney

Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC is a group of aggressive trial attorneys that is committed to fighting for the rights of those accused of criminal activity. We help those facing criminal homicide charges with thorough investigation and aggressive legal representation to prove our client’s innocence before a United States court of law. We offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL case evaluations. If you have been charged with criminal homicide, don’t hesitate. Contact us immediately to learn about your options and the best course of action you can take from here.

Call 480-620-8568 to fight your homicide charges today!