Murder

If you or your loved one has been charged with murder, contact our team of Boston criminal defense lawyers immediately. The definitions for the types of murder are as follows:

Murder in the First Degree: Murder under this classification is when the victim is killed in a way that is considered premeditated or planned with “extreme atrocity or cruelty,” according to laws of the state of Massachusetts.
Murder in the Second Degree: In this type of murder the victim is killed intentionally, but the murder was not premeditated.
Voluntary Manslaughter: This indicates that the death was intentional, but only after he or she was triggered by emotions such as fear, rage, anger, or terror.
Involuntary Manslaughter: The victim was accidentally killed due to recklessness or criminal negligence (E.g. DUI).
Self-Defense: In this case of murder, it is legally plausible to kill if the person in question believed he was in danger of death or great bodily harm.

The state of Massachusetts treats the crime of murder quite strictly. But even as a defendant, you still have rights. If the prosecution or law enforcement has made any sort of mistake regarding your case, you can be assured that our team of Boston criminal defense lawyers will bring these mistakes to the judge and jury. We will fight for the least amount of punishment possible and ensure that you, our client, will be treated fairly according to the law. Contact our firm immediately for your consultation today.