New York City Homicide Defense Lawyer

Criminal Homicide (Murder and Manslaughter) in NYC

Murder is one of the most heinous and severely punished crimes in the state. When one person’s action or inaction results in the death of another or others, prosecutors will often seek maximum punishment and jail time. If you have been charged with any type of homicide, you need to seek competent legal representation immediately. These charges are serious and could even result in the death penalty, depending upon the severity of the crime allegedly committed. For example, if you have been convicted with first degree murder, certain second degree murders or aggravated murder, you could face one of the following punishments:

• Death penalty
• Life imprisonment without parole
• Between 15-25 years imprisonment

Other types of homicide charges include:

• Manslaughter in the second degree – could be charged if you recklessly cause the death of another person or if you intentionally assist/cause someone to commit suicide.
• Manslaughter in the first degree – could be charged if you intend to cause serious injury to a person and it results in their death (and other circumstances).
• Vehicular manslaughter in the second degree – you can be charged by this if you break various traffic laws resulting in the death of another person or if you were unlawfully intoxicated/medicated/under the influence of drugs and your behavior resulted in the death of another person.
• Vehicular manslaughter in the first degree – you can be charged with this if you commit the same actions as vehicular manslaughter in the second degree but with a suspended/revoked driver’s license.
• Criminally negligent homicide – you can be charged with this if your criminal negligence caused the death of another person.
• Aggravated criminally negligent homicide – you can be charged with this if your criminal negligence resulted in the death of a peace officer/police officer when he or she was performing official duties.
• Murder in the second degree – can be charged if you intended to cause the death of another person and you did cause their death, but it can be proven that you were emotionally disturbed, or various other circumstances were present.
• Murder in the first degree – can be charged if you intend to cause the death of someone and you do cause the death of someone and various different circumstances were present.

New York City Criminal Attorney for Homicide Charges

The legal team at our NYC law firm has over 80 years combined experience pertinent to criminal defense law. Depending upon your circumstances, you could be facing the death penalty. This is the most serious punishment that you could possibly receive – therefore you need to approach it with the best possible legal team who has the extensive legal experience and successful litigation history that you need.

Have you been charged with murder or manslaughter in Manhattan or anywhere in New York City? Contact a NYC criminal defense attorney at our firm for a confidential review of your case.