Homicide is the most serious criminal charge, carrying severe penalties, including life in prison or the death penalty. Prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively, often relying on circumstantial evidence and witness testimony. At Blankenship Law, we examine every detail of your case, challenge weak evidence, and build a powerful defense to protect your rights and future.
Homicide is not always murder: charges vary, including manslaughter, negligent homicide, and justifiable killings.
Evidence must be challenged: forensics, witness credibility, and police procedures often contain errors.
Intent and circumstances matter:
self-defense or accidental deaths may lead to reduced charges or acquittals.
The death penalty is possible: capital murder cases require a defense team experienced in high-stakes litigation.
A Comprehensive Approach to Life-Changing Charges
Homicide cases involve complex forensic evidence, police investigations, and legal technicalities. We work with expert witnesses, forensic analysts, and private investigators to challenge prosecutors’ claims and uncover errors in the case. Learn about defense strategies.
If self-defense, mistaken identity, or false accusations apply, we present evidence proving your innocence. We scrutinize police conduct, forensic errors, and witness inconsistencies to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Read more about building a strong defense.
For cases where a conviction is unavoidable, we negotiate for reduced charges or alternative sentencing, ensuring the best possible outcome. Our firm fights tirelessly to protect your future and ensure fair treatment in court. Schedule a confidential consultation.
Nearly 25% of wrongful convictions in homicide cases result from false confessions or coercion
Source: Innocence Project
Over 60% of overturned murder convictions involve forensic errors or misconduct.
Source: National Registry of Exonerations
Self-defense is a valid legal defense in nearly 40% of homicide cases.
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Murder involves intentional killing, while manslaughter occurs due to reckless behavior or sudden emotional disturbance. Voluntary and involuntary manslaughter have different legal consequences, and a strong defense can help reduce charges.
Yes. If you acted to protect yourself or someone else from imminent harm, self-defense can be a complete defense to homicide charges. We build a strong case using forensic evidence, witness testimony, and expert analysis.
False accusations happen, often due to misidentification, unreliable witnesses, or circumstantial evidence. We work to challenge weak evidence, uncover inconsistencies, and expose investigative errors to prove your innocence.
Homicide convictions can result in life in prison without parole, long-term incarceration, or the death penalty. Sentencing varies based on case specifics, prior convictions, and aggravating circumstances.
As former prosecutors, we understand how the state builds homicide cases and use that knowledge to identify weaknesses, suppress faulty evidence, and negotiate better outcomes. Our trial experience is crucial in high-stakes homicide defense.