Baltimore Murder & Manslaughter Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Baltimore, Maryland

Murder and manslaughter are forms of criminal homicide, which is a situation in which one person unlawfully kills another person. If you have been arrested for or charged with homicide in Maryland you may be facing very serious consequences and should hire an aggressive Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney right away. There is a lot at stake, and depending upon your situation, you may be facing a life sentence, which is why you are in desperate need of accomplished and skilled legal representation.

At The Law Offices of Marc G. Snyderwe are highly experienced in representing clients throughout Maryland in cases involving criminal homicide, including murder and manslaughter. We have not only represented defendants in Murder trials, but have represented witnesses, which has given our firm the unique ability to see how the prosecution prepares witnesses for trial. Client service is always our mission, and when you work with an attorney at our firm we will take the time to thoroughly investigate your case and give you the personal attention you need, so we can build a unique and more effective defense strategy on your behalf.

Types of Homicide

There are numerous forms of criminal homicide for which a person may face charges. Depending on the defendant's intent, whether planning was involved, the circumstances of the offense itself and numerous other factors, a defendant may face capital felony charges, which may be punishable by up to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

• • Murder committed in the heat of passion
• • Murder due to the request of a victim
• • Murder in excess of measures necessary for the arrest of a criminal
• • Murder in excess of self defense
• • Negligent killing
• • Premeditated murder
• • Premeditated murder in aggravating circumstances
• • Premeditated murder of infant by the mother

There are various types of homicide, which in the United States carry with them different penalties and consequences. Listed below are short descriptions of a few types of homicide:

• • Criminal homicide- This is intentional homicide, such as voluntary manslaughter, murder, and criminal negligence which results in involuntary manslaughter.
• • Justifiable homicide- A form of non-criminal homicide in which proof is necessary to show that the victim did not die from a criminal act. An example of justifiable homicide is a death that is the cause of self defense.
• • Excusable homicide- A homicide which is the result of an accident in which no laws were broken and which can be defended in court.

Contact a Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney today!

If you would like to challenge your murder or manslaughter charges with the assistance of a competent and dedicated criminal defense attorney, take a moment to contact our firm. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your particular charges and what we can do to assist you.