State and federal laws about homicide and murder are the most complex of any criminal laws. Do not attempt to defend a murder or homicide charge by yourself. Before you hire a Liberty County, Georgia murder and homicide law firm, ask for references. Ask to be provided with a copy of the lawyer’s retainer agreement and have it explained to you before you hire the lawyer or the attorney’s law firm. A Liberty County, Georgia murder and homicide law firm will want to know who you are and how you can be contacted. The Liberty County, Georgia law firm can also ask for a personal and business background and any information relevant to your case. The classifications of homicidal and murder offenses are complicated but are often divided into a handful of categories based on severity. There are a few types of homicide, or murder, that are defined by law. First degree murder refers to the premeditated, deliberate, and/or malicious act of willfully causing the death of another person. First degree murder is commonly referred to as “cold-blooded” murder as it is calculated and done willfully with the intention to kill or do serious harm. Murder in the second degree is the crime of murdering in “the heat of passion” that may involve cases where a person acts during a period of intense fear, rage, anger, terror, or fear. This type of murder is generally considered voluntary manslaughter. This type of murder can also occur if death results in the perpetration of another criminal act. A homicide by vehicle is classified as first degree if the driver:
(1) illegally met or overtook a school bus;(2) illegally did not stop after a collision;(3) was driving recklessly;(4) was driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;(5) did not stop for, or otherwise was trying to flee from a law enforcement officer, or (6) had been declared a habitual offender in the past.
————————-Savannah GA DUI Lawyer – Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
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