Understand Your Situation
A murder charge is the ultimate legal crisis. We provide a relentless, forensic, and strategic defence to save your future.
High-Stakes Defence for Murder Allegations
Murder is the most serious crime in English law, carrying a mandatory life sentence. The pressure on the accused and their family is immense. Our team has extensive experience managing these high-profile, high-stress cases with discretion and determination.
We do not rely on the police investigation. We employ our own forensic pathologists, DNA experts, and private investigators to re-examine the crime scene and evidence. Whether the defence is self-defence, loss of control, diminished responsibility, or alibi, we construct a case designed to withstand the intense scrutiny of a Crown Court trial.
Facing Life?
The stakes couldn't be higher. Contact our specialist murder defence team immediately.
Plan Your Defence
Elements of Murder and Partial Defences
Murder is a common law offence requiring 'unlawful killing with malice aforethought' (intent to kill or cause GBH). The prosecution does *not* need to prove intent to kill, only intent to cause serious harm (*R v Cunningham*).
We meticulously explore 'partial defences' which can reduce a murder charge to manslaughter (carrying a discretionary sentence). These include *Diminished Responsibility* (Homicide Act 1957), *Loss of Control* (Coroners and Justice Act 2009), and *Suicide Pact*. We also rigorously defend against 'Joint Enterprise' allegations where intent is often weaker.
Explore Partial Defences
Diminished responsibility or loss of control? We explore every legal avenue.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
