Murder

     

The offence of murder is one of the most serious offences under the Criminal Code in Canada. The consequences of being found guilty of murder will be life imprisonment. Murder is classified into; murder in the first degree; murder in the second degree; and manslaughter.

The offence of first degree murder involves a heightened intent and planning of the act. It must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the act of murder was deliberate, planned and intended. Any murder that is not first degree murder is second degree murder.

Manslaughter on the other hand does not necessary require intent and planning to be proven. The offence of manslaughter results in the death of another person. The maximum sentence for manslaughter is also imprisonment for life.

Being convicted of murder could been that you will be facing imprisonment for life. It is imperative that you consult an experienced defence lawyer to help you defend this charge.

How we can help you defend murder charges

We at Juzkiw Law can provide you with the necessary preparation, knowledge and experience in defending murder charges.

We have extensive experience in legal research and the analysis of evidence to make sure that we put forward the best defence possible. Murder charges will in all likelihood go to trial. We use are experience in cross-examining witnesses and police officers to highlight any inconsistencies and weaknesses in the evidence against you.

We analyze and assess if your constitutional rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms have been infringed. We strive to bring out these infringements in pre-trial charter applications and have the evidence against you excluded.

We analyze the evidence of intention and planning. These elements are necessary to prove the charge of murder beyond a reasonable doubt. There may be DNA or forensic evidence that is against you. We attempt to dissect the evidence with the use of our advocacy skills at trial.

In certain circumstances the defence of intoxication can be explored to reduce a murder charge to that of manslaughter as there is no premeditation.  An experienced criminal lawyer must assess the facts and circumstances of your case in order to determine what defences should be put forward.