Homicide is the killing of one person by another. As common law, homicide is classified in three ways:

Justifiable homicide, which is commanded or authorized by law, such as the act of a police officer killing an armed suspect who is shooting at him,

Excusable homicide, for which there is a legal defense, such as the act of a person shooting an armed intruder in his own home, and

Criminal homicide occurs when the perpetrator intentionally killed someone without legal justification, or accidentally killed someone as a consequence of reckless or grossly negligent conduct.

Homicide includes such crimes as murder and manslaughter. People accused of homicide have the same rights as any other criminal defendant. At The Blanch Law Firm our attorneys who represent clients charged homicide are experienced trial attorneys who know the system. We have a proven, impressive track record of success. Not all homicides are crimes, particularly when there is a lack of criminal intent. Non-criminal homicides include such things as killing in self-defense, hunting accidents, or a car accident where someone is killed, but there was no violation of the law, such as reckless driving or DUI . Many times, arguing self-defense, insanity, or other affirmative defenses that may result in an acquittal can defend manslaughter or murder charges. As experienced homicide attorneys, we can provide you with the criminal defense you need to protect your freedom.

If you have been charged with murder, you need experienced, knowledgeable, reliable defense - and you need it now.
Call the Blanch Law Firm at (866) 53 LAW FIRM or (212) 736-5170.