Murder/Manslaughter

Murder is the intentional and unlawful killing of one human by another human. Manslaughter is a lesser and legally distinct offense. Manslaughter generally encompasses the reckless, unintentional or accidental killing of one human by another. Another distinct subsection of Murder is Felony Murder. Felony Murder occurs when an individual causes the death of another person while committing certain offenses. Examples of such offenses are Robbery and Rape. Generally, the authorities are under tremendous public pressure to solve homicide related cases quickly. Naturally, these rushed investigations regularly contain multiple evidential and Constitutional complications. If you have been arrested, charged or anticipate being charged with Murder or Manslaughter you need to speak with Joel Silberman as soon as possible to ensure your constitutional rights and defense are not jeopardized.

Defenses

Innocence
Prosecution has insufficient evidence to satisfy their burden
The accused suffered from Mental Defect (Insanity Defense)
Constitutional Defenses
Self Defense
Passion Provocation

Sentencing Consequences

One who is accused of Murder often faces up to life in prison

Every criminal must be punished and every innocent must get justice. Contact New Jersey criminal defence lawyer Joel Silberman to schedule a free legal consultation to fight for your right to justice. Call 201-420-1913 today.

News Related to Murder/Manslaughter Cases

Three men arrested for attempted murder in Plainfield shooting

An investigation by the Union County Prosecutor’s Office’s and the Plainfield Police Department has led to arrest of three men after being criminally charged with attempting to shoot and kill a local man last April, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney announced Friday.

Convictions on first-degree criminal charges are commonly punishable by 10 to 20 years, second-degree criminal charges are commonly punishable by 5 to 10 years, and third-degree crimes can result in 3 to 5 years.

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On Sixth Anniversary of Rahway Killing, Investigators Seek Public’s Help

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016, members of the Rahway Police Department responded to the East Coast Boutique on the 1500 block of Irving Street and found 21-year-old Jamal “Mally” Gaines at that location, having sustained a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

In marking the sixth anniversary of an incident, investigators are again asking members of the public to come forward with information as part of their continuing efforts to solve the crime.

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Federal Jury Finds Three Men Guilty of Hate Crimes in Connection with the Pursuit and Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Following a two-week trial, three Georgia men were convicted today by a federal jury in the Southern District of Georgia for committing hate crimes and attempting to kidnap Ahmaud Arbery, a young black man who was jogging on the public streets of a Brunswick neighborhood. Two of the men were also convicted of charges that they used firearms during that crime of violence.

All three defendants face sentences of up to life in prison.

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