Practice Area: Homicide & Serious Violence

Defence for first degree murder charges involving planned and deliberate killings, contract killings, murder of peace officers, or deaths occurring during the commission of offences such as sexual assault, kidnapping, or forcible confinement.

Defence for second degree murder charges involving an intentional killing that was not planned and deliberate, including spontaneous acts committed in the heat of passion or during sudden confrontations without premeditation.

Defence for attempted murder charges requiring proof of specific intent to kill and actions beyond mere preparation toward causing the death of another person.

Defence for manslaughter charges involving culpable homicide resulting from an unlawful act or criminal negligence, including cases where murder charges are reduced through provocation or lack of intent to kill.

Representation for criminal negligence charges involving acts or omissions showing wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of others, including criminal negligence causing death and causing bodily harm.