Maryland Homicide Charges
Reliable Maryland Homicide Lawyer
The most serious criminal offense, homicide is the taking of another person's life and carries with it the potential to lose yours. Though it seems simple at first glance, cases like this are far from simple. Because they are the most serious, they are also the most complex. Having an experience Maryland homicide attorney on your side can make a significant difference in your understanding of the case and your confidence that you'll get the best results possible on your day in court.
Under Maryland law, Murder in the First Degree (the most serious of Maryland Homicide crimes) is defined as a "deliberate, premeditated, and willful killing; committed by lying in wait; committed by poison; or committed in the perpetration or attempted: arson, burglary, carjacking, or escape from prison." This, the most serious of charges, carries a potential sentence of capital punishment, or the death sentence.
But this isn't the only Maryland homicide crime. The experienced criminal defense attorneys of Price Benowitz LLP have experience defending clients against charges of:
- Murder in the 1st degree
- Murder in the 2nd degree
- Attempted murder
- Manslaughter
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Felony Murder
All of these offenses carry potentially lengthy prison sentences up to and including life in prison without the chance of parole. Trials for these types of charges and even plea negotiations can take months to come to a resolution. The cases are highly complex and wrought with legal nuances and complications.
When you are faced with a potential homicide charge your stress should not only be elevated because of the potential penalties but also because of the complex nature of the case.
If you have any indication that you are under investigation or if you've already been arrested, contacting an attorney should be a top priority. Though the detectives and even arresting officers may seem like they are friendly and in search of "the truth", they are building a case. The best advice is to remain silent and contact a Maryland homicide lawyer as soon as possible.
If you have been charged with Homicide outside of Maryland, please visit our DC Homicide Lawyer and
Virginia Homicide Lawyer websites.