Rochester Homicide Defense Attorney

Providing the Rochester Community With Sound Legal Solutions for 20+ Years

Being charged with any crime is a life-changing experience, but if you’re facing homicide charges, a guilty conviction could mean the end of your life! Serious criminal charges require the knowledge and direction of an experienced legal professional. Homicide cases are complex, requiring hours of investigation, witness preparation, and strategizing. A guilty conviction can mean years of incarceration, hefty fines, and loss of privileges. Building a sound homicide legal defense requires time, so as soon as you find out you’re under investigation or charged with a crime, reach out to our Rochester homicide defense attorneys to schedule a consultation. Our attorney has over 20 years of criminal defense experience, and once you’re our client, we will dedicate our resources to your defense. Don’t risk your reputation, freedom, or future by fighting a homicide charge without sound legal counsel. The Rochester homicide defense attorney at Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law will fight tirelessly to protect your freedom. 

Call (585) 928-4193 to schedule a consultation. You can also complete our online case evaluation form right now!

What Does Homicide Mean?

The vast majority of what the average person knows about murder or homicide charges is likely to stem from scripted television. Many of the terms used for “death of a person” are used interchangeably, but in a legal context, they have very distinct meanings. 

According to New York Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE H, ARTICLE 125:

Homicide means conduct which causes the death of a person under circumstances constituting murder, manslaughter in the first degree, manslaughter in the second degree, or criminally negligent homicide.

These terms sound terrible, but they are all just different ways to refer to one person killing another person. Homicide, the crime of one person killing another person, is an extremely serious crime with severe consequences. How these varying charges for killing a person are used will depend on the perpetrator's intent. If you’re charged with homicide, your defense attorney will begin developing a defense on your behalf immediately.                    

A Homicide Charge is Serious and Requires a Sound Legal Strategy

A homicide conviction could spell life behind bars or even the death penalty, which is why you need an aggressive legal strategy if you’re facing homicide charges. An experienced, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney can protect your constitutional rights and ensure you are afforded the legal defense the law requires. Homicide is a high-profile criminal charge that brings a great deal of attention from the media and law enforcement. If you’ve been charged with such a serious crime, the prosecution will use the entirety of their resources to prove your guilt. You need to take every opportunity to prepare your case for the best possible outcome, which means bringing in a legal team that will put all the time and effort into your case that’s needed to ensure you’re prepared to protect your freedom.

An Experienced Rochester Homicide Defense Team Fighting for You

Homicide is one of the most serious crimes punishable under New York Penal Law. The most serious murder conviction in a Rochester homicide case carries between 25 years to life behind bars. At Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law, we understand how the criminal justice system works and what it means to face a quarter of a century behind bars. Attorney Rodeman will build a solid case supported by investigation, evidence, and strategy.

Contact our Rochester homicide defense attorney today by calling (585) 928-4193. We can schedule a consultation for you, or you can complete our online case evaluation form right now!