Atlanta Murder Defense Attorney

Criminal homicide is one of the most severe and damaging criminal charges that a person could be charged with. Many courts view homicide as the most heinous of all crimes, as it is legally the taking of life. In the state of Georgia, homicide is split into two separate categories - murder and manslaughter. Murder is typically viewed as the worst of the two and is therefore punished exponentially more ruthlessly. If you are facing criminal charges of this nature, you do not have a moment to lose, immediate and proactive steps need to be taken to help defend your legal rights.

Have you been criminally charged with murder?

According to the 2010 Georgia Code, §16-5-1, murder is defined as the knowing and willful taking of life. Unlike manslaughter, there is premeditation when concerning murder and there is malicious intent. This "expressed malice" plays a large role in many criminal cases pertaining to murder, as it is the clear intention of committing homicide.

Therefore, to be criminally charged with murder, the defendant must have no outwards signs of having been provoked, must have clear intent to have committed the murder and must have the actions that can be derived as the manifestation of a "malignant heart." As courts view this crime so ruthlessly, the penalties for this felony are similar in severity. If convicted, a defendant will be facing either punishment by death, or imprisonment for life with or without parole.

Defending Against Murder Charges

Just because you have been criminally charged with a violent crime such as murder does not mean that you are convicted. Surely, the circumstances are dire, but by no means is the situation without hope. Having a hard-hitting  criminal defense attorney will be of the utmost importance at a time such as this, and should be a resource that you utilize immediately. An experienced lawyer will know the steps to take and will know the resources to utilize in the effort to build your case.

Many defenses will be considered in the attempt to clear your name. For example, do you have an alibi? If it can be determined that you were in a completely different location at the time of the murder, this is a solid foundation upon which an attorney can build a case. Corroborating an alibi is an extremely important step; having testimony and witnesses to your whereabouts will add considerable weight to your overall case.

At the Law Offices of Judy Kim, attorney Judy Kime also recognizes the importance of calling upon expert testimonial to help build your case. To properly defend against these charges, there must be a way to raise reasonable doubt. No matter if this is in the form of an alibi, if you are seeking to reduce charges by attempting to prove that the alleged victim provoked you to action, or even if you are looking to establish that you were acting in self-defense, all evidence, witnesses and testimonial will be used to help obtain your desirable result.

Murder Defense Attorney Serving Atlanta, GA

Attorney Judy Kim is not afraid to take on the daunting cases. She has seen cases of this magnitude and understands that by working closely with the details and not being afraid to put in the time and efforts that a successful verdict can be won. Even if she is unable to get the charges dismissed, she will do everything that she can to help reduce penalties or get the charges lowered to a lesser criminal charge.

For legal experienced that you can count on, contact an Atlanta murder defense lawyer from the firm as soon as you can.