State and federal laws regarding homicide and murder are the most complex of any criminal laws. Never attempt to defend a murder or homicide charge by yourself. Before you hire a Savannah, Georgia murder and homicide law firm, ask for references. Ask to be provided with a copy of the attorney’s retainer agreement and have it explained to you before you select the attorney or the attorney’s law firm. A Savannah, Georgia murder and homicide law firm will want to know who you are and how you can be contacted. The Savannah, Georgia law firm may also ask for a personal and business background and any information about your case. The classifications of homicidal and murder offenses are complex but are often divided into a handful of categories based on severity. There are a certain types of homicide, or murder, which are defined by law. First degree murder is the premeditated, deliberate, and/or malicious act of willfully causing the death of another party. First degree murder is commonly referred to as “cold-blooded” murder because it is calculated and committed 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” which may involve cases where a person acts during a period of intense fear, rage, anger, terror, or fear. This type of murder is generally treated as voluntary manslaughter. This type of murder can also happen when death results in the commission of another criminal act. A homicide by vehicle is considered as first degree when the driver:
(1) illegally met or overtook a school bus;(2) illegally failed to stop after a collision;(3) was driving recklessly;(4) was driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;(5) failed to stop for, or otherwise was trying to flee from a law enforcement officer, or (6) had previously been declared a habitual violator.
————————-Savannah GA DUI Lawyer – Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney
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