Homicide is one of the most serious crimes with which you can be charged. Erlinda Ocampo Johnson is an experienced Albuquerque homicide defense lawyer who has the skills and experience to build a strong, effective defense to help protect you from the consequences of a homicide conviction.

Homicide and Homicide Penalties in NM

Homicide is the act of one human being killing another human being. Homicide is a broad category and not always a crime. It becomes a crime when the act of killing is malicious or intentional, or is caused by reckless or negligent behavior.

Criminal homicide is divided into murder, which is more severe, and manslaughter, and each type is defined and charged according to the severity. A killing committed with forethought, also known as premeditation, is taken more seriously than a killing without forethought.

The penalties for a homicide conviction depend on the type and context of the killing, but whatever the type of homicide, you will face very harsh penalties. Penalties could include many years in prison, life in prison, or even the death penalty.

Defense from an Experienced ABQ Homicide Defense Attorney

When you are charged with homicide, you face very serious penalties and need a homicide defense lawyer who has the experience and skill to fight fearlessly and aggressively on your behalf.

Ms. Johnson is an experienced Albuquerque homicide defense attorney who also has knowledge of state federal law from over a decade of serving in the State and Federal Prosecutor’s Offices. She not only understands how to build a case, but her experience gives her insight into how a prosecutor thinks. She can anticipate the moves of the other side and deconstruct a case to look for weaknesses.

When you contact the Law Office of Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, LLC, you will have a fearless, Albuquerque criminal defense attorney fighting for you who will build an aggressive, effective defense.