Murder & Assault Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
If you are charged with a murder or assault, a conviction could cost you years of your freedom. You cannot afford to waste a moment in obtaining an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer.
If you are convicted of felony assault with a gun, you could face a sentence of up to 20 years for aggravated assault plus an additional five years for Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC). If you are convicted under the career criminal program (a three strikes program in Pennsylvania), you could be facing life in prison. In Pennsylvania, life in prison means life in prison without the possibility of a parole. The only way you can be released if you are serving a life sentence is through a governor’s pardon. If you are convicted of murder in the first degree in Pennsylvania, you are subject to the death penalty.
No other case can compare to the defense of a client charged with murder or felony assault. Handling these cases requires the ability to separate the emotional issues from the factual and legal issues. A detailed analysis of the laws and how they apply to the facts is of crucial importance, as no two cases are alike.
Developing a successful defense to murder and assault cases requires a three-fold approach. This approach is designed to bring an intense challenge against your accusers. They are:
These three vital components form the fabric a successful defense for you. Murder and assault are serious allegations and we take them seriously.
If you’ve been charged with a murder or assault in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, call Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, Inc. toll-free at (866) 535-2378. Speak with a Philadelphia murder and assault criminal defense attorney today. We offer a free initial consultation. Emergencies are handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
