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Defending yourself against a homicide charge can be both scary and unwise. It is much better to have a strong legal team behind you who can do the leg work while incarcerated.
Here at James & Jaramillo Lawyers, a homicide defence lawyer team will work non-stop to ensure you have the best chance at fighting your case. We handle cases throughout Sydney, Australia, and will take yours without question.
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Get in touch with our law offices immediately so that we can advise you on what to say to the police before they get to the scene. We will fight tooth and nail from the moment you call us until the jury speaks the verdict. We could even spare you any unnecessary court appearances.
Our criminal lawyers Sydney will take your case whether you live in Sydney’s CBD or South-Western Sydney. They will fight hard for your rights to make sure the judge, jury, and prosecutor do not treat you like a guilty murder suspect.
TAKING THE STRESS OFF YOUR SHOULDERS, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON MOVING FORWARD
We will ensure you do not go into the courtroom unprepared. Our murder defence lawyer team routinely appears in Supreme Court & District Court cases defending client(s) charged with murder, sparing them any agonising guilty verdicts.
Our team is well-versed in handling prosecutors who are out to get you. We will ensure they are doing their due diligence, not cutting corners of the law and violating your rights.
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Holistic, Supportive & Strong Murder Defence
Our homicide defence lawyer team will fight to preserve your good name and prevent you from being seen as a convicted felon.
We will inform you of your rights and discuss whether or not you are truly guilty of murder as the Crimes act 1900 describes it. Many clients believe they committed the offence without knowing the full legal definition of the term. That is why you should hire us so we can take care of it for you.
Always remember, without premeditation, there can not be murder, only manslaughter. Rest assured that if we cannot guarantee a complete defence, we will fight for the partial defence.
We will discuss with you the many different defences, both partial and complete, for murder which are:
MURDER, AS DEFINED BY S 18(1)(A) CRIMES ACT 1900, IS MADE OUT WHERE A VOLUNTARY ACT OR OMISSION OF THE ACCUSED CAUSES THE DEATH OF THE DECEASED AND THE ACT IS COMMITTED WITH:
Proceedings relating to murder charges are conducted in the Supreme Court of NSW. The following are the general defences to murder that are advocated in a jury trial:
All other forms of homicide that do not qualify as murder shall be taken as manslaughter in accordance with section 18 Crimes Act 1900.
There are two broad categories within the offence of manslaughter: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
In cases of voluntary manslaughter the elements of murder are present, but the culpability of the offender’s conduct is reduced by reason of provocation or substantial impairment by abnormality of mind.
Manslaughter by excessive self-defence established under s 421 Crimes Act 1900 is also a form of voluntary manslaughter. The offender has one of the mental states for murder but a reasonable person in his or her position would not have considered a lethal response was reasonable in the circumstances.
The maximum penalty for manslaughter is 25 years imprisonment.
Here are some common reasons why you need a good defence lawyer, whether you’re pleading guilty or not guilty.
Gather evidence while you’re behind bars
On the outside, we will be your team looking for evidence of your innocence if you cannot post your bail.
Hire expert witnesses on your behalf
We will hire the best experts to help prove that our defence is valid.
Let you tell your side of the story
We will put you on the stand so you can tell your side of the story. Every story has two sides, and the courtroom will hear yours in the courtroom.
Lighter Sentences
Even if our defence isn’t foolproof, we will ensure you receive the lightest sentence possible.
I highly recommend Jonathan Jaramillo and his team to anyone for their legal needs. Jonathan was extremely professional and informative throughout the whole process. As someone who is not familiar with the court process, he was immensely helpful and compassionate in helping ease my stress and anxiety leading up to my case. He achieved the best possible result for me, for which I am very grateful. I will definitely use them again for my legal criminal matters.
Katie F
One of the best lawyers in the market. Tom and Marykate helped me with everything from A to Z. They offered me the best possible advice and took care of the whole task in a speedy and timely manner. Throughout the procedure they made me feel calm and stress-free. Definitely recommend them for a hassle-free process.
Kartik R
We had Jonathan Jaramillo represent our son for a court matter. Jonathan was very helpful, provided us with possible options, suggested the best way forward and achieved a great result for my son. Highly recommend him and his team.
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WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, RESOURCES & DETERMINATION TO FIGHT FOR YOU
We will tell you everything you should and should not say while on the stand and during interviews. Remember, you do not have to do this alone because our law firm has your back.
We know fighting a murder case can be scary because it will decide the rest of your life. We do not take this responsibility lightly because every client is important to us.
Never try to fight a murder charge yourself because prosecuting lawyers will trick you into believing you are guilty without explaining everything first. That is where we come in. We will advocate on your behalf and ensure you know everything you need about your defence.
Do not let the police coerce you into believing you are guilty before you have a chance to talk to counsel. Pick up the phone immediately and dial our number so we can talk to the police for you. You are not alone. Contact us as soon as possible.
James and Jaramillo will fight endlessly to make sure no one violates your rights. You can call us anytime because our phone lines are open whenever you need. We know we are the best murder defence lawyers in Sydney for you and our track record proves it. For any other legal matters relating to Family Law, Criminal Law, Traffic Law & Civil Rights Law, do not hesitate to contact us to book a free consultation.
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