Murder and Manslaughter Offences
Murder
Manslaughter
Conspiracy to Murder
Attempted Murder
Death by Dangerous Driving
Joint Enterprise
The Criminal Defence Team at Atesh Solicitors have extensive experience in these cases and are accustomed to the lengthy procedures involved. If you have been accused or questioned in relation to the offences above, it is vital that you receive specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity. For a confidential consultation, please contact our office on 0207 101 4127
Additional Information
Atesh Solicitors have extensive experience in dealing with Investigations and Proceedings relating to Murder and Manslaughter. Murder and Manslaughter are arguably the most heinous criminal offences, with potential for Defendants to receive life imprisonment upon conviction. Cases are usually complex and lengthy and as such, expert advice from a specialist and experienced Legal Team is essential if you find yourself charged with such an offence. Our dedicated team have worked on a number of Murder Cases, which can be read here: Notable Cases
Both Murder and Manslaughter include the alleged death of another person. The key distinction between both of these offences is dependent on various factors, including intent. Murder is the unlawful killing of another person by someone of sound mind who intends to kill or cause them grievous bodily harm. In contrast, Manslaughter is where someone causes death of another person, but without intention to kill them or cause them serious harm.
If a person plans or participates in the orchestration of planning to murder another individual, they will likely be charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder. The Prosecution must prove that there was an intention to cause death or serious grievous bodily harm to the intended victim.
Attempted Murder is an offence committed when a person does an act that is more than merely preparatory to the commission of an of murder, and at the time, the person had an intention to kill. Multiple factors could indicate an ‘intention to kill’ such as calculated planning, threats, selection and use of a dangerous and deadly weapon, severity or duration of the offence and relevant admissions in interview.
If you have been involved in an incident which has resulted in the death of another person, you may be charged with Death by Dangerous Driving. In order to prove their case against the Defendant, the Prosecution must provide evidence to establish that the Defendant’s driving would have been deemed as ‘dangerous’ to a competent driver and that the driving was a cause of death to the other person. ‘Dangerous’ or ‘reckless’ driving is when the standards of someone’s driving falls far below what is expected of a competent and carl driver. Causing Death by Dangerous Driving is a serious offence which must be heard in a Crown Court.
When several Defendants face Trial together for Murder, the Prosecution’s case is that they were acting as part of Joint Enterprise, meaning joint effort. If a Defendant is charged on a Joint Enterprise basis, it is essential that the case is prepared in a meticulous way. Following the case of R v Jogee [2016] UKSC 8, it is now necessary for the Prosecution to prove that each Defendant to the Joint Enterprise intended for the victim to die or face serious injury. For it to be classed as Joint Enterprise, the behaviour of the individual Defendants and the evidence must indicate that they were acting as a group and they understood they were working together. Cases involving Joint Enterprise can be extremely complex and lengthy and it is imperative to have an expert Legal Team to provide advice.