Homicide Lawyers

Homicide Defense Attorneys in Colorado Springs, CO

When you’re facing homicide charges, you’ll likely need a homicide attorney to guide you.

Homicide accusations are terrifying. A conviction means that you could spend life in prison — or worse, that you could face the death penalty, since Colorado still uses capital punishment. That’s not to mention the huge fines that you or your loved ones could have to pay.

A conviction could very well mean the end of your life — or, the end of your life as you know it. You need a defense, but you may not be sure where to turn.

That’s where our homicide lawyers come in. We know just how difficult these situations can be. That’s why we offer compassionate support and knowledgeable advice throughout your case.

Types and Degrees of Homicide in Colorado Springs, CO

Several different types of homicide charges exist, including:

• First-Degree Murder
• Second-Degree Murder
• Involuntary Manslaughter
• Vehicular Homicide
• Negligent Homicide

Our experienced homicide attorneys are here to examine the facts of your case and provide you with a solid defense. Reach out to a Colorado Springs homicide lawyer from our firm today to learn more.

Murders are Always Homicide, But Not All Homicides are Murder

Consider this scenario: you’re driving home late one night. You’re tired and struggling to keep your eyes open — and then all of a sudden, there’s another car pulling out in front of you. You slam on the brakes, but it’s not enough; you hit the other car, and the driver ends up dying from the impact. Obviously, you didn’t mean for this death to happen, so it can’t be considered murder. That said, someone did still die — and if you were the one at fault, law enforcement could still charge you.

Just because many people think of murders and homicides as the same thing doesn’t mean they are. A homicide means someone lost their life to non-natural causes — and that could mean any loss of life, from an accidental death to an intentional one. Murder is a specific way for someone to lose their life; it’s a type of homicide.

You can break down murder into two categories: first-degree murder and second-degree murder. First-degree murder is when someone makes a plan to kill someone and goes through with it. Second-degree murder is where someone intends to kill someone in the moment but didn’t actually make plans to do so beforehand.

In addition, there are several other types of homicide. Involuntary manslaughter, for example, is where someone killed another individual but didn’t intend to do it. There’s also vehicular homicide, where someone dies because of reckless driving, and negligent homicide, where someone dies because of criminal negligence.

We Conduct In-Depth Investigative Research to Strengthen and Defend Your Colorado Springs Case

Even non-murder homicides can come with serious consequences. Our homicide defense attorneys will carefully look at all the details of your case — from witness testimony to DNA evidence — to figure out how to create a solid defense. Our wealth of experience in these cases informs the questions and considerations we will address to bolster a strong defense strategy for your homicide case.

What To Do If You are Charged With Homicide in Colorado Springs, CO

Staring down homicide charges is scary. It’s easy to work yourself into a panic — what are you supposed to do? How are you going to move forward? What happens if you’re convicted?

One of the first things you should do is take a deep breath and focus. Homicide charges are understandably terrifying, but panicking won’t help; instead, cooperate with law enforcement yet stay silent. Wait until you reach a place where you can contact an attorney, then do so immediately.

Our homicide lawyers are ready to guide you. We’re a part of the local community and care deeply about helping our neighbors; to us, you’re not just a number but a person, and we want to provide compassionate support throughout your case. We can review the facts of your case and offer advice, delve into the details to find evidence, and support you throughout your case.

Work Closely with The Foley Law Firm — Experienced Homicide Defense Lawyers in Colorado Springs

The prosecution may employ various tactics to prove your guilt. We know many of them because our founding homicide defense attorney, David W. Foley, Esq., used to be a prosecutor.

Our homicide defense lawyers have seen first-hand what the prosecution might do and will plan accordingly, creating strategies that can address potential arguments and help defend you. We’ve been handling homicide cases like yours in Colorado Springs for many years, and we will draw upon these experiences to help you in your case.

Homicide cases are never easy. That’s why you should consider working with our legal team. Call (719) 757-1182 to request your free consultation and learn more about how we can help. Speak to our homicide defense attorneys today.