Nashville, Tennessee
Criminal Attorney-Murder
Considered by many to be one of the worst criminal acts, being charged with murder or attempted murder is clearly an extremely serious allegation that requires the advice and representation of an experienced criminal attorney.
At Ridings Law Group, P.C., our Nashville criminal defense attorneys have over 13 years of experience defending those who have been charged with murder, attempted murder, and other violent crimes. We are dedicated to fighting for your innocence and preventing the severe consequences that may accompany a murder conviction. In Tennessee, there are six levels of criminal homicide charges that we will work diligently to defend you against. These include:
First Degree Murder
If you have been charged with first degree murder, you are facing a capital crime with associated penalties. It requires that the act of killing was premeditated and intentional, done during the commitment of another felony, and/or the result of a bomb or other destructive device. Possible sentences include death, life in prison without parole, of life with the possibility of parole.Second Degree Murder
The conscious killing of another or a death of another resulting from unlawful distribution of Schedule I (LSD, heroin, mescaline) or II (methamphetamines, opium, cocaine) drugs is considered second degree murder. If convicted, you may be facing Class A felony consequences such as 15-25 years in prison.Voluntary Manslaughter
In the heat of passion, a person may encounter sufficient provocation to elicit irrational behavior. Unfortunately, this irrationality may result in the death of another person; in Tennessee, this is considered a Class C felony voluntary manslaughter. You may face 3-6 years in prison if convicted.Reckless Homicide
If a person does not intend to harm another individual but can foresee the harmful effects of their actions, the resulting, unintentional death of that person is known as reckless homicide. Although this classification allows for a lower mental culpability, it is still a Class D felony and the conviction carries 2-4 years in prison.Criminally Negligent Homicide
When the natural and probable result of an individual’s actions is the death of another, Tennessee considers this to be criminally negligent homicide. This murder charge replaced the original charge of involuntary manslaughter and is considered a Class E felony.Vehicular Homicide
If the death of an individual was the direct result of an automobile, airplane, motorboat, or other motorized vehicle, this may be considered vehicular homicide. Certain provisions must also be met including risky behavior that threatens the health and welfare of another, driver intoxication, drag racing, or driver conduct disregarding posted construction area warnings. Vehicular homicide is a Class D felony with sentences of up to 12 years in prison and a fine of up to $5000.
Contact Our Experienced Nashville Criminal Attorneys
If you or a loved one is facing attempted murder or murder charges, contact Ridings Law Group, P.C. Attorney David Ridings uses his criminal defense experience as well as his previous 10 years of experience as a Nashville police officer to strategize your defense. The Criminal Attorneys at Ridings Law Group, P.C. have the skills, knowledge, and dedication to fight for your innocence and help you avoid the consequences of a murder conviction. Contact Ridings Law Group, P.C. to discuss your case.You have rights, and you deserve aggressive representation from an attorney that knows the system. Attorney David Ridings has spent much of the last 24 years on one side of the system or the other. From the Police Force, to the District Attorney’s Office, to the Criminal Defense table, Attorney David Ridings has the experience you need. Get the representation you deserve from an attorney with the experience you can’t get from a book.
