Bristol County Homicide & Murder Defense Lawyers

Experienced Defense Against Homicide & Murder Charges in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Being accused of a crime involving homicide is one of the most serious crimes you can face. These crimes vary in degree and nature but all of them put you at risk for life-changing consequences such as lengthy prison terms, fines, probation, a felony record, the loss of your reputation, damage to your personal and social relationships, the loss of your livelihood and ability to support your family, and difficulties finding employment, housing, and more once you have returned to society.

In the face of such high stakes, you need an attorney who is dedicated, skilled, who commands the respect of his peers, and who has proven himself in the past with a track record of positive results. You will find all those qualifications at the Law Office of Frank D. Camera and Associates, P.C. Our criminal defense lawyer in Bristol County has more than 25 years of experience defending clients against all types of criminal charges in state and federal courts with superior results. He has focused much of his career on defending individuals accused of homicides ranging from vehicular homicide to first-degree murder.

Are you under investigation or have you been charged with a homicide? Contact usat (877) 444-1098for a consultation about your case. 

Understanding Homicide & Murder Charges in Massachusetts

The general term “homicide” means the killing of another person. Under Massachusetts law, various types of homicide can be committed, not all of which are crimes. The matter of intent generally comes into play in the various forms of homicide. For example, in cases where you killed another person in self-defense who was intentionally attacking you and where you had no criminal intent, the action would not be considered homicide. However, if you pre-planned another’s death with premeditation and intent and carried it out successfully, you could be charged with murder.

The following are various types of homicide:

First-Degree Murder in Massachusetts

Under Massachusetts law, first-degree murder consists of intentionally killing someone else with premeditation, deliberation, and “malice aforethought.” This generally means planning ahead of time and involves an intent to cause death or mortal injury. It may also be a murder that is committed with “extreme atrocity and cruelty.” This type of murder generally involves extreme suffering of the part of victim and/or the grave injuries inflicted as well as what type of weapons were used. First-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.