HOMICIDE AND VEHICULAR
HOMICIDE
Experienced Homicide & Vehicular Attorney
Washington and Oregon
Homicide charges range from things like first-degree
intentional homicide, a Class A felony, down to more
mitigated offenses. No matter the felony classification of the
homicide charge you face, it’s crucial a top criminal defense
attorney represent you. No matter what the charge, it doesn’t
change how we hard we fight.
We always strive to achieve the very best result
for every case we work on.
Homicide cases often involve extensive, complex police
investigation. They often involve witnesses, statements from
the defendant, and difficult medical issues. Murder cases are
inherently emotional because of the involved loss of life.
Frequently we file pre-trial motions while defending murder
cases. We’re familiar with those motions and are comfortable
arguing them in court. Winning those motions is frequently
one of the most important parts of defending a homicide
case. What motions? A motion is a written or verbal legal
argument requesting some sort of relief. Relief is something
we want. It’s usually keeping evidence out of a trial. For
example, if the defendant made a statement to police, certain
constitutional guidelines must be obeyed. If Miranda
warnings weren’t read after the defendant was taken into
custody and subject to interrogation, filing a motion in court
and arguing could result in that statement being kept out of
evidence. The relief for a motion challenging an illegally
obtained statement is suppression of that statement. If you
confessed, suppression of that statement prevents the
government from using it at trial. And if the government
can’t use it at trial, it’s never used against you. That certainly
strengthens your case.
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Another example is a challenge to an illegal search.
Frequently after an an incident involving a homicide, the
police go to the defendant’s house. They search his car. They
search his home. And finally, they might search his
computer, cell phone, and other digital media. In order for
the government to search these materials, they must have a
search warrant (or your consent). If documents supporting
the search warrant were not drafted properly, that search
warrant might not hold up in court. And finally, what’s the
relief? Usually suppression of the illegally obtained
evidence.
We believe it’s extremely important to hire an aggressive,
intelligent criminal defense attorney when facing a homicide
charge. Our criminal defense attorneys and firm have a
reputation for winning jury trials.
Call us so we can fight for you.
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Vancouver, WA 98663
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