Warner Robins, GA murder and homicide law firm

State and federal laws covering homicide and murder are the most complicated of all criminal laws. Do not attempt to defend a murder or homicide charge by yourself. Before you hire a Warner Robins, GA murder and homicide law firm, ask for references. Ask to be provided with a copy of the attorney’s retainer agreement and have it explained to you before you decide on retaining the attorney or the attorney’s law firm. A Warner Robins, GA murder and homicide law firm will want to know who you are and how you can be contacted. The Warner Robins, GA law firm may also ask for a personal and business background and any information relevant to your case. The classifications of homicidal and murder offenses are complex but are generally divided into a handful of categories depending on severity. There are a few types of homicide, or murder, that are defined by law. First degree murder refers to the premeditated, deliberate, and/or malicious act of willfully causing the death of another person. First degree murder is often referred to as “cold-blooded” murder since it is calculated and committed willfully with the intention to kill or do serious harm. Murder in the second degree refes to the crime of murdering in “the heat of passion” that can involve situations where a person acts during a period of intense fear, rage, anger, terror, or fear. This type of murder is often treated as voluntary manslaughter. This type of murder can also happen if death results in the commission of another criminal act. A homicide by vehicle is considered as first degree if the driver:
(1) illegally met or overtook a school bus;(2) unlawfully did not stop after a collision;(3) was driving recklessly;(4) was driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;(5) failed to stop for, or rather was attempting to flee from a law enforcement officer, or (6) had previously been declared a habitual offender.