Phoenix Murder Defense Attorney

Manslaughter Defense Lawyer in Phoenix

Few charges are more serious than murder.  Manslaughter is a close second.  Certainly you are aware that the penalties if convicted are extreme; Arizona is still a death penalty state, and first degree murder could result in the death penalty.  It may take years for the punishment to occur, but authorities still execute serious criminals every year.  22 individuals have been executed since 1976.  Many murder convictions result in life in prison, or a lengthy sentence, usually at least 20 years.  When addressing a murder case, there is much hard work that must be done by the Phoenix criminal defense lawyer that is defending you.  This work starts from the moment of the arrest, or prior to the arrest if you discover that you are under investigation.  Never answer questions in a murder investigation without an attorney from Palmisano Law Firm at your side to protect you.

Manslaughter Charges in Phoenix

Manslaughter is a lesser but also very serious criminal offense.  There are degrees of manslaughter, as with murder.  It is often very important in a murder case for your defense lawyer to fight to get the charge reduced to manslaughter.  The difference in the two charges is based on whether the act was premeditated.  For those who didn't commit the crime, our defense lawyer has their work cut out for them.  This is why:  the prosecutor believes that they have enough evidence to convict you.  The Grand Jury saw the evidence and indicted you.  These barriers take hard work and dedication to fight to overcome.

In serious criminal cases such as murder or manslaughter, the state usually puts their top prosecutors onto the case.  These are extremely dedicated attorneys, often hoping to parlay a conviction into a good position in private practice later.  They carefully track their "conviction percentage" and you are definitely just a stepping stone in their career.  They will have the full backup of law enforcement or other investigative teams.  You definitely need a creative, knowledgeable and hard-hitting defense lawyer fighting for your side.  We are there to protect you and to fight for you and your future, and will make your case a priority, considering the seriousness of the offense and the possible consequences you will face if convicted.

Contact a Phoenix Murder and Manslaughter Defense Attorney from our legal team for straight answers about what to expect, and outstanding qualifications in the defense of your case.