Developing Solid Strategies Against Violent Crime Charges
Defending your rights and interests when you have been charged with a violent crime such as felony assault, robbery or homicide takes experience, skill, confidence and fortitude. Mounting a defense against any violent crime means patiently wading through testimony or eyewitness accounts, doing independent investigation and closely examining forensic and physical evidence.
In order to effectively challenge scientific evidence, your lawyer needs to have experience in scientific methodology and principles. Contrary to popular belief, fingerprint, and toolmark evidence is not nearly as scientific as it is portrayed by government crime labs. A recent report of the National Academy of Sciences confirms that these "sciences" are far from exact. DNA evidence, while certainly remarkable, can be misapplied, particularly when issues of contamination are involved.
If you have been charged with a violent crime or need aggressive homicide/murder defense, don't trust your freedom to someone unskilled and inexperienced in criminal law. At the Seattle law firm of Morris and Hart, we have a record of providing competent, thorough and successful felony assault, robbery and homicide/murder defense. If you or a family member have been charged or arrested, do not talk to the police without the representation to which you are entitled.
Understanding What You Are Up Against
Whether you have been charged, arrested or are under suspicion, the stakes are high. You need an advocate who knows the system and understands the variety of issues you may face, including:
- Crime labs/forensics, including DNA evidence and fingerprints
- Police coercion
- Video evidence, such as store cameras or police dash cams
- Electronic evidence, such as Internet or e-mails
- Eyewitness testimony
- Law enforcement testimony
- Expert witnesses
- Self defense
- Diminished capacity including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or battered spouse/child syndrome
We have the expertise to take all of these issues into account to develop an effective strategy.
Move Forward with Confidence
When you need an attorney who will provide you with a sound defense against a serious accusation of a violent crime, contact us by e-mail or call us at 206-801-5162 or toll free at 866-943-9910. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your needs.
