HOMICIDE AND VEHICULAR HOMICIDE Experienced Homicide & Vehicular Attorney Washington and Oregon Homicide charges range from things like first-degree intentional homicide, a Class A felony, down to more mitigated offenses. No matter the felony classification of the homicide charge you face, it’s crucial a top criminal defense attorney represent you. No matter what the charge, it doesn’t change how we hard we fight. We always strive to achieve the very best result for every case we work on. Homicide cases often involve extensive, complex police investigation. They often involve witnesses, statements from the defendant, and difficult medical issues. Murder cases are inherently emotional because of the involved loss of life. Frequently we file pre-trial motions while defending murder cases. We’re familiar with those motions and are comfortable arguing them in court. Winning those motions is frequently one of the most important parts of defending a homicide case. What motions? A motion is a written or verbal legal argument requesting some sort of relief. Relief is something we want. It’s usually keeping evidence out of a trial. For example, if the defendant made a statement to police, certain constitutional guidelines must be obeyed. If Miranda warnings weren’t read after the defendant was taken into custody and subject to interrogation, filing a motion in court and arguing could result in that statement being kept out of evidence. The relief for a motion challenging an illegally obtained statement is suppression of that statement. If you confessed, suppression of that statement prevents the government from using it at trial. And if the government can’t use it at trial, it’s never used against you. That certainly strengthens your case.

Another example is a challenge to an illegal search. Frequently after an an incident involving a homicide, the police go to the defendant’s house. They search his car. They search his home. And finally, they might search his computer, cell phone, and other digital media. In order for the government to search these materials, they must have a search warrant (or your consent). If documents supporting the search warrant were not drafted properly, that search warrant might not hold up in court. And finally, what’s the relief? Usually suppression of the illegally obtained evidence. We believe it’s extremely important to hire an aggressive, intelligent criminal defense attorney when facing a homicide charge. Our criminal defense attorneys and firm have a reputation for winning jury trials. Call us so we can fight for you.