Serious Criminal Defense | It Could Mean Your Life
As most people know, homicide is the category of crimes in which one person kills another. There are various forms of homicide and various degrees of seriousness. Virginia is a death penalty state, so if you are facing capital murder charges, it could mean your life. Even if you are not looking at the possibility of the electric chair or lethal injection, if you are convicted of murder or manslaughter, the penalties are severe and you still need serious criminal defense.
Our Fairfax, Virginia, homicide defense lawyers have a wealth of experience representing people charged with homicide crimes. Attorney Karin Kissiah is second chair qualified for death penalty cases, and we can defend you against charges that include:
- Capital murder
- Murder in the first degree
- Murder in the second degree
- Intentional murder/premeditated killing
- Vehicular manslaughter, often as a result of DUI
- Murder with a violent weapon
A Voice for Our Clients in the Criminal Justice System
We know that one of the most important aspects of criminal defense at this level is getting your story heard, to help you find your voice in the courtroom. We focus on understanding our clients and the unique circumstances that got them into trouble in the first place. Then, we will help you communicate your story in the most effective way possible.
Mitigating Circumstances | Mental Health Defenses
Homicide can result in vastly different outcomes for defendants as a result of mental health defenses. The insanity plea can reduce the charges and a defendant can be found incompetent to stand trial. There are other mental health factors that we could use to mitigate the sentence during a trial.
At Kissiah & Schaefer, PLLC, we have an exceptional familiarity with the issues surrounding mental health defenses. Attorney Karin Kissiah, in particular, has handled many of these cases. We advise our clients about the benefits and pitfalls surrounding the insanity defense and other mental health issues that come up in homicide cases.
Fairfax County Manslaughter Charge Lawyers | 571-308-2041 | Free Consultations
Call our Fairfax office or contact us to talk with one of our experienced homicide defense attorneys.
