We’ve all seen enough movies and read enough books to know that the consequences surrounding murder cases are severe to say the least. Murder involves unlawfully killing a person or an unborn child with malice.

Murder charges may bring a lot of unwanted attention from the media and those accused of murder may not only face a life behind bars, but also a life filled with shame and embarrassment. If you or someone you love has been accused of murder, you need to contact Olson Law Firm as soon as possible.

Murder Charges and Degrees

The defendant may find himself accused in murder in the following instances:

• To have acted with an intent to kill
• To have acted with an intent to inflict serious bodily harm
• To have acted with reckless indifference to an unjustifiably high risk to human life
• To have acted with an intent to commit a felony that ultimately results in death

There are a number of situations that can end in murder charges. Murder charges are often seen as heartless acts of death with pre-mediation, planning and intent behind the killing. There are three different murder charges classified as the following:

Murder in the Third Degree - Cases involving the death of another by perpetrating an act dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, without regard for human life.

Murder in the Second Degree – cases involving the death of a human being with intent to effect the death through pre-mediation or the death of a human being while committing or attempting to commit a drive-by shooting

Murder in the First Degree – cases involving the death of a human with pre-mediation and intent, the death of a human during criminal sexual conduct, the death of a human being while committing robbery, burglary, kidnapping, arson and additional violations, cases involving the death of a minor while committing child abuse and cases involving the death of a family member while committing domestic abuse

Murder and Manslaughter

Manslaughter, which is similar to murder charges, also involves the killing of a person but in a manner that is considered less culpable than murder. Manslaughter may be either tried as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter and, like murder, can come with life altering consequences. Manslaughter may involve ‘heat of passion’ killing and car accident deaths caused by reckless driving or drinking and driving. There are three different degrees of manslaughter, all of which come with different felony and criminal consequences. If you are accused of any type of manslaughter, no matter what the degree, it is critical that you contact a Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer immediately.

Minneapolis Criminal Lawyer

If you are accused of murder, it is important that you contact Olson Law Firm right away. Depending on your situation, you may be able to lower your sentence or, in some instances, walk away with a non guilty verdict. A Minneapolis criminal defense attorney can also help you handle the emotional stress and pain that a murder accusation can cause and provide confidential support during this awful situation.

Murder accusations come with severe consequences and you are most likely feeling overwhelmed with fear. There is hope when it comes to murder and homicide charges and we can provide you with the knowledge, aggression and experience to ensure you the best outcome possible. For a free consultation regarding your case and your options, contact Olson Law Firm today at 612-816-2322.