Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney for Murder Charges
If you have taken a physical step towards committing or orchestrating a murder that goes unfinished or is foiled, you could be charged with attempted murder. But what exactly is attempted murder and what proof does the prosecution need to find you guilty?
What can you do to save yourself from these accusations and what could happen if you are found guilty or take a plea? When should you contact a lawyer and who should you call?
There are so many questions and related information that you may or may not be aware of.
What Is Attempted Murder?
Attempted murder is exactly what the phrase states that it is: an unsuccessful attempt to murder someone. The act is usually premeditated or caused by intense emotional distress, but is defined by a person’s intentions and preparation level before attempting to commit the offense.
The crime is sometimes referred to as an inchoate offense, which technically means an ‘incomplete crime’ and is defined by criminal conduct occurring with the intent to cause death, but something happens to cause the offender to fail in their attempt.
Attempted murder is a very serious accusation in Minnesota and you need to have an effective attorney experienced in both federal and state criminal proceedings to protect your interests, your freedom, and the truth. Defending the truth against prosecutors takes a practiced hand.
What Does The Prosecution Have To Do To Prove Attempted Murder?
We all know that the prosecution is supposed to convince the judge and jury that you committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. They absolutely have to prove that you premeditated the murder, acted recklessly during the commission of a crime, and had a solid intention to end someone’s life to prove murder over manslaughter.
The prosecutor’s job is to answer the questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. It’s our job, as your personal defense, to find fault in each and every argument they propose while leading the jury with our evidence to question whether or not you were truly there and that you had any access to the murder weapon.
The crime can be one of solicitation, part of a conspiracy, or a blatant attempt at someone’s life to accomplish an end, prove a point, or cause a sense of chaos. The consequences for any type of attempted murder charge are steep and can completely destroy your life, and that of your family.
What Are The Consequences For Attempted Murder?
Unfortunately, the consequences of your particular crime will be based on several details:
- prospective weapon
- level of planning
- presence of injured victims
- victim’s identity
- your past legal behavior
- any other charges accrued during the commission of this crime
- crossing state lines
The use of a gun can increase the length of time that you spend in prison as well as the existence of anyone who was injured during any related criminal behavior. Crossing state lines, using the internet, or any assassination threats and attempts will bring in the federal government who deal out harsher sentences.
Your choice of defense against these charges is your saving grace from what can be years, even decades, in prison.
How Do We Defend Ourselves From These Charges?
Did you act in self-defense? Is there proof of premeditation? Do you have an alibi for the time in question?
Are the prosecutors misconstruing your intentions and emotions? Has anyone trespassed on your rights during this investigation? We will look into all of these options for any problems we can bring to the surface.
One valid argument that you can make is that you changed your mind at the last minute and attempted to stop all actions leading to the attempted murder. Perhaps you attempted to stop others from continuing their illegal actions or involved the police to defend the victim of the attempted crime. Backing out, even at the last minute, can positively affect your consequences.
Be prepared to give us all the information that you have so that we may protect you to the best of our abilities.
Give Kevin DeVore A Call As Soon As Possible
Kevin DeVore is the best attorney available for defending your interests in St. Paul. DeVore Criminal Defense addresses your fears and works diligently to lessen the impact of criminal charges on your life. We can navigate this crisis together with trust and strong communication.
Contact us here or give us a call at 651-435-6500 to schedule a free and private consultation of your case. We are aggressive, detailed, and ready to move. Let’s get your life back together.
Posted 8th February 2021 by DeVore Law Office