Murder Charges
The more serious the charge, the more important that you have an experienced and passionate defense.
When charged with a felony offense involving death, be prepared for a long legal process. Our experience puts us in a place of understanding for both sides of the case.
If accused of a serious murder charge, an aggressive prosecutor will stop at nothing to ensure they have served the public need by asking for a harsh sentence. The results that a conviction might pose on you and your family will be devastating if you don't seriously consider your defense.
The Law Office of Dee Wampler and Joseph Passanise fiercely defend the rights of those accused of murder and other violent crimes. Dee Wampler is a former prosecutor who was elected one of the the youngest prosecuting attorneys in Greene County, Missouri. Joseph Passanise is nationally recognized attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience.
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Degrees of Murder
The Missouri Code defines Murder as:
565.020. 1. A person commits the crime of murder in the first degree if he knowingly causes the death of another person after deliberation upon the matter.
565.021. 1. A person commits the crime of murder in the second degree if he:
(1) Knowingly causes the death of another person or, with the purpose of causing serious physical injury to another person, causes the death of another person; or
(2) Commits or attempts to commit any felony, and, in the perpetration or the attempted perpetration of such felony or in the flight from the perpetration or attempted perpetration of such felony, another person is killed as a result of the perpetration or attempted perpetration of such felony or immediate flight from the perpetration of such felony or attempted perpetration of such felony.
Our team is experienced in handling a wide array of sexual assault cases and should be consulted if you have further questions about these serious offenses.