Murder and Manslaughter

Individuals convicted of murder automatically face a mandatory life sentence and, in the most serious cases, may never be eligible for release. Our lawyers have extensive experience of defending individuals facing charges for murder including the following types of case:

 

• Hate crimes – where the killing is racially or religiously aggravated, aggravated by sexual orientation or hostility related to disability or transgender identity

• Joint enterprise (or group) killings – where all of those present are charged with murder, whether or not they inflicted the fatal injury

• So-called ‘crimes of passion’ – which are carried out by a member of the victim’s family

• So-called ‘honour killings’

• Unpremeditated murder – resulting from an intention to cause grievous bodily harm

• Child murders

• Random attack killings

• Police and prison officer killings

• Prison killings involving feuds between serving prisoners

• Serial killings

 

Regardless of the type of case, whether at the investigative stage or post-charge, Salhan Dharna Law will work tirelessly to analyse and challenge the evidence.

 

Our lawyers also have extensive experience of defending manslaughter cases. Many defendants facing manslaughter charges are alleged to have killed unlawfully because of diminished responsibility or without intending to kill or to cause grievous bodily harm. As a result, these types of case often involve expert psychiatric evidence. Having said this, the unique characteristics of each case mean that competent analysis and in-depth legal knowledge are essential to achieve the best possible outcome for defendants.