Defending Clients Against the Most Serious Criminal Charges
Murder and homicide are the most serious crimes you can be charged with in Pennsylvania. Depending on the exact charges, you could be facing life in prison without parole or even capital punishment. Choosing a lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make.
I'm attorney Ralph Karsh, an experienced Pittsburgh criminal defense trial lawyer with a reputation for going to trial and fighting for the rights of people accused of serious crimes like murder and homicide. Contact my office today to set up a free consultation.
An Attorney With Homicide and Murder Defense Trial Experience
I have taken more than 30 murder and homicide cases to trial as a criminal defense attorney. I know what to expect from the prosecutors and what questions to ask about the evidence they want to present to the jury. I aggressively use pretrial motions to call into question issues such as:
- Witness identifications
- Admissibility of statements
- Admissibility of physical evidence
- Probable cause for arrest
Using these tactics, I have been able to get charges dismissed before trial in many murder and homicide cases. When a case does go to trial, I pursue every possible avenue of defense for my clients, including mitigating evidence and self-defense arguments.
Conducting Independent Investigations of the Evidence
In a murder or homicide case, it is crucial for the defense attorney to conduct an independent investigation as soon as possible. Rolling over and accepting the evidence presented by the prosecutors is not an option when it comes to getting a fair trial.
We work with skilled investigators who analyze crime scenes, interview witnesses and draw credible conclusions about the believability of the prosecutors' evidence.
I am not afraid to do whatever it takes to fight murder and homicide charges. That is why my success rate in this area has been so impressive. Contact me to discuss what I can do to defend you against these extremely serious charges.
