Elite Tennessee Murder Lawyer

When a person is accused of murder they face very serious consequences. Murder is committed when a person intentionally kills another human being. It is an extremely violent crime that involves very severe penalties if a conviction is reached. The best chance that a person who faces murder has at avoiding conviction is to retain the professional legal services of a Tennessee criminal defense attorney.

Nashville Criminal Defense Attorney Handling Murder Charges

At Phillips Law, PLLC, we protect the legal rights of individuals who are under investigation, formally charged and/or arrested for the crime of murder.  We represent murder cases that are charged in both state and federal court. Please contact a Tennessee criminal defense lawyer at our firm today if you or a loved one is being questioned or have already been arrested and charged with murder.

The following are different types of murder charges a person can face:

• First Degree Murder: This is an intentional killing involving lying in wait for a victim. It is willful, deliberate and premeditated.

• Second Degree Murder: Occurs during the commitment of another felony.

• Third Degree Murder: Any other murder.

Penalties for Murder in Tennessee & Kentucky

The penalties for murder are very harsh in both Tennessee and Kentucky. If a person is convicted of any degree of murder in either state, they face 25 years to life behind bars, or the death penalty, large monetary fines, victim restitution, community service, probation and parole. A person would also receive a permanent mark on their criminal record and may receive enhanced penalties depending on the circumstances of the murder case.

Phillips Law, PLLC provides exceptional legal advice, guidance and representation to clients charged with 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder and 3rd degree murder or any of the following misdemeanor or felony charges in Kentucky or Tennessee: DUI, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, sex crimes, assault & battery, drug crimes, child abuse, hate crimes, theft crimes, kidnapping, federal crimes and weapons charges. We can also help with criminal appeals cases.

Please contact a Tennessee murder defense attorney at Phillips Law, PLLC to schedule a free case consultation.

Attorney James Phillips of Phillips Law, PLLC is proud to provide legal services to clients throughout middle Tennessee, including the cities of Nashville and Clarksville. Our firm also represents clients throughout Southern Kentucky.

Arrested for murder? Contact us today!