Pittsburgh Homicide Attorney
Preliminary Hearing
Attorney Blaine Jones has been successful in having homicide charges DIMISSED
at the preliminary hearing stage. Not many lawyers have handled the high
volume of homicide cases like Blaine Jones Law, not to mention actually
having the HOMICIDE charges DISMISSED AT THE PRELIMINARY HEARING!
Trial
Attorney Blane Jones has also won A NOT GUILTY VERDICT AT TRIAL ON HOMICIDE CHARGES!
Blaine Jones Law has handled a siginficant number of homicide cases in
Western Pennsylvania.
Have you been accused of murder or manslaughter?
The most serious criminal charge you can face is that of one involving
homicide. You will need a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney
who has the resources and understanding of all of the legal aspects involved
in creating an effective defense. If you or someone you know is being
investigated for or has been charged in a homicide case in Pittsburgh
or in the surrounding areas of western Pennsylvania, we strongly urge
you to contact our firm as soon as possible. By consulting with a
Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer at the firm, you will receive the legal support and help you need to fully
understand the charges you may be facing and how to fight them.
Homicide Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA
According to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, criminal homicide is defined
as "intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently" causing
the death of another. Criminal homicide is broken down into three categories:
murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter. Murder is
also broken down into three categories. First-degree murder is an intentional
killing "by means of poison, or by lying in wait, or by any other
kind of willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing." Second-degree
murder occurs when an individual is engaged in some other felony, such
as robbery, rape, arson, or burglary. All other types of murder are labeled
third-degree. Penalties for murder include prison terms of 20 to 40 years,
life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Voluntary manslaughter consists of an unjustified killing occurring through
provocation, the heat of passion, or through a mistake. It carries a maximum
penalty of 20 years in prison. Involuntary manslaughter consists of a
gross negligence or recklessness which results in another's death,
punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Due to the serious nature of these
crimes, you should have an experienced and aggressive Pittsburgh homicide
attorney from our firm in your corner immediately. We will pursue every
possible legal defense on your behalf.