Murder is the most significant and serious charge under the Criminal Code of Canada and mandates, upon conviction, the ultimate penalty of life imprisonment with varying lengthy terms of parole ineligibility. Murder, sometimes referred to as Homicide, has several classifications, including First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter and Attempted Murder. All of these are significant offences. The sentence for murder is life in prison. In the case of First Degree Murder a convicted Individual is not eligible for parole until they have completed 25 years of their sentence. In the case of a Second Degree Murder conviction, the parole ineligibility is set by the Judge between 10 to 25 years. This is simply the date the Individual is eligible to apply for parole. It does not necessarily mean they will actually be paroled at that time. In fact, many convicted persons serve significantly longer sentences in excess of their parole eligibility date. Although the maximum sentence for Manslaughter or Attempted Murder is Life Imprisonment, there is no minimum sentence or mandatory parole ineligibility period dictated by the Criminal Code.

There are several defences to these types of charges. A common defence is self-defence and can provide a full exoneration of an accused person in reference to charges such as Murder, Manslaughter, and Attempted Murder. Provocation and Severe Intoxication can provide a defence to Murder allegations and reduce the charge to manslaughter but it cannot lead to a complete acquittal. This area of Law is exceptionally complex and you require a Lawyer that not only has extensive knowledge in regard to such offences but also proven experience when dealing with such matters in Court. The Lawyers at Kafka, Kort have an extensive background in defending all manner of Homicide offences. At our Firm the Team approach is utilized to maximize the effectiveness of our resources to ensure that every avenue of defence possible to these charges is explored and analyzed to achieve the best possible results on your behalf.