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Murder is one of the most serious crimes you can be charged with, with accompanying penalties that are equally as severe.

Without representation from a skilled and experienced Georgia criminal homicide defense lawyer, you could find yourself facing life in prison with or without parole, or even the death penalty.

Homicide and Homicide Penalties

In the state of Georgia, homicide is defined as the killing of another human being. This can include murder and manslaughter.

Murder

Unlike other states, Georgia only recognizes one degree of murder, which is the willful, knowing taking of a life. A crime can be considered murder when it is premeditated and happens under the following circumstances:

  • An individual intended to kill another
  • An individual acted with depraved disregard for human life
  • An individual kills another while committing a felony

Murder carries a minimum sentence of life in prison, with our without parole, but you it could also carry the death penalty.

Manslaughter

There are two different kinds of manslaughter:

  • Voluntary manslaughter
  • Involuntary manslaughter

Voluntary manslaughter carries a penalty of one to 20 years in prison, while the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter is ten years in prison.

Murder and manslaughter do not include justifiable homicide and excusable homicide. For you to be convicted, it must be proven that the homicide was not provoked and that you were not acting in self-defense or in defense of another.

Criminal Homicide Defense in Georgia from an Experienced Marietta Criminal Defense Lawyer

Whether you are charged with murder, manslaughter or justifiable or excusable homicide, you face the possibility of losing your freedom and even your life. You need a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who is a veteran of criminal defense law and defending clients from violent crime charges.

At David West & Associates, we know how important a good criminal homicide defense is when a client has been charged with a homicide. We have over 18 years of experience at both the state and federal levels with a high success rate, which will help us aggressively defend you in order to get the best possible outcome for your case.

If you or a loved one have been accused of homicide in Marietta or Georgia, contact the criminal defense lawyers at David West & Associates to ensure the highest level of criminal defense is available to seek justice and a fair resolution to safeguard you or your loved one’s future.