It might feel as though a person’s life is over when they are charged with murder. Even if they are not guilty, it may feel as if they have no choice except to plead guilty. The good news is that you may hire a qualified criminal defense lawyer to assist you in fighting these allegations. Read on to learn about possible defense strategies, and then call Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 to see how we may assist you in your case.
You were defending yourself
You have the legal right to use as much force as you need if you fear your life is in danger. If you acted in self-defense, you may be able to use this as a strong defense against a murder allegation.
You were acting irrationally at the time
A crime can only be committed by a “sane” individual. If it is determined that you lacked the mental capacity to comprehend the gravity of your conduct, we may be able to persuade a court that you are not guilty due to insanity. It should be noted that this usually results in confinement in a mental health facility or other repercussions.
It happened by chance
It must be established that you acted knowingly in order to be found guilty of murder. It may be another crime if it was an accident, but it does not fulfill the legal definition of murder.
The evidence against you was obtained illegally
The police’s ability to seek for evidence against you is governed by extremely precise laws. If they didn’t follow the regulations and we can establish it was an illegal search and seizure, the evidence against you should be thrown out. It’s possible that the charges will be dismissed as a result of this.
Your confession was forced upon you
The cops can lie to you, but they can’t force you to do anything. The distinction may appear perplexing, but there are legal boundaries they must adhere to. If you were detained for 12 hours, they ignored your request for an attorney, and then informed you that the only way out was to confess, this may be deemed coercion.
Evidence was tampered with or mishandled
If the evidence against you was not handled properly or there is cause to assume it was tainted, it should not be considered admissible. If this constituted a substantial part of the case against you, the charges against you may be withdrawn.
You’ve been the victim of a mistaken identity
The reality is that eyewitnesses have a reputation for being untrustworthy. If a large part of the evidence against you hinges on another person correctly identifying you, we may be able to show that their recollection isn’t reliable.
The killing doesn’t meet murder’s requirements
There are a variety of different homicide accusations, including as voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, as well as justified homicide. We could say that you’re guilty of one of these minor infractions.
To learn more about your legal options, call Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
