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Murder

Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Murder is considered the most serious crime that can be committed in the United States. There are varying degrees that you can be charged with and it is essential that you understand any charges that have been brought against you. The criminal defense attorneys and staff at the Dick James Law Firm of Greenville, South Carolina pride themselves on treating their clients like members of their own families, regardless of the charges brought against them. Our clients are considered innocent until proven otherwise.

In order to get charges of murder acquitted or dismissed, you must have powerful and thorough legal representation that knows the laws and can provide a resourceful and aggressive defense on your behalf.

• First Degree Murder - First degree murder is committed with intent and malice aforethought (prior intent to kill the victim). In order to receive a conviction for first degree murder, the prosecutor must prove premeditation and intent. The sentence for murder may be the death penalty or may result in life imprisonment.
• Second Degree Murder - Second degree murder involves intent, but it is not planned.
• Third Degree Murder - The definition of third degree murder is a murder that is committed spontaneously and the offender is under extreme emotional stress at the time in question.

Lying In Wait - The offender is waiting and watching with the intent of ambushing the victim. This is lying in wait and is deliberate and premeditated. There must be intentional bodily harm leading to a high probability of death and a total disregard for human life in order to be deemed a murder while lying in wait. Malice aforethought must also be successfully proven.

A murder conviction affects the rest of your life and your reputation, even if you are innocent. It may be very difficult to find work, to be socially accepted or to even walk down your street without being chastised by others, even if you did not commit the crime you are accused of. Therefore, it is imperative for your defense that you are successfully represented by skilled and ambitious attorneys who believe in your rights.

If you have been charged with murder or any other felony, wouldn't you want not only someone who is experienced and skilled representing you, but someone who genuinely cares about your best interests? Please do not hesitate to consult our Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina criminal defense attorneys at the Dick James Law Firm today.