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Murder & Homicide Offences in Alberta
Criminal Defence Representation
White & Jeet Criminal Defence provides strategic representation for individuals facing Murder & Homicide offences in Alberta. These matters demand disciplined preparation, careful evidence analysis, and a defence strategy built for high-stakes litigation from the earliest stage.
Our defence lawyers represent clients throughout Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, providing clear guidance and experienced advocacy where liberty and lifelong consequences are at stake.
Key Takeaways
- Murder and Homicide cases depend on intent, causation, and the reliability of complex evidence
- Homicide includes murder, manslaughter, and infanticide
- These prosecutions often involve expert evidence and circumstantial proof
- Self-defence and other legal defences must be assessed early and carefully
- Early legal intervention can shape bail, disclosure strategy, and trial preparation
Criminal Defence Representation Across Alberta
Homicide prosecutions move fast and remain intense for the life of the case. The early stage often involves detention decisions, high scrutiny of statements, and extensive disclosure. Strategic defence work at the beginning can protect legal rights, preserve key issues, and prevent the case from being defined by one-sided narratives.
Understanding Murder & Homicide Offences
Homicide is defined under s.222 Criminal Code, with murder defined under s.229 Criminal Code. First-degree and second-degree murder classifications are addressed under s.231 Criminal Code, and manslaughter is governed under s.234 Criminal Code.
Where applicable, defences may include self-defence under s.34 Criminal Code. These matters often turn on whether the Crown can prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt, whether causation is established, and whether the evidence supports an alternative lawful explanation.
How We Help
- Conduct a thorough review of disclosure, expert reports, and forensic evidence
- Assess intent, causation, and available legal defences
- Challenge unlawful searches, statements, and Charter breaches where applicable
- Develop a litigation strategy aligned to the evidence and legal issues
- Provide trial and appellate advocacy where required
The Defence Process
- Immediate review of the allegations, detention posture, and disclosure status
- Strategic assessment of intent, causation, and expert evidence
- Court advocacy through bail, applications, pre-trial litigation, and trial
- Resolution focused on protecting rights and minimizing long-term consequences
Common Charges & Scenarios
- Homicide definitions under s.222 Criminal Code
- Murder under s.229 Criminal Code
- First- or second-degree classification under s.231 Criminal Code
- Manslaughter under s.234 Criminal Code
- Self-defence analysis under s.34 Criminal Code
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
The distinction often depends on intent and how the law applies to the facts. Murder requires proof of intent as set out in the Code, while manslaughter involves unlawful killing without that level of intent.
Will these cases always go to trial?
Not always. The path depends on the evidence, legal issues, and litigation strategy, but these files require trial-level preparation from the start.
Can self-defence apply in a homicide case?
It can, depending on the facts and whether the legal requirements under the Criminal Code are met.
Why does early legal advice matter so much?
Because detention, statements, and early investigative steps can shape the entire prosecution and the available defence strategy.
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Criminal Charges We Defend in Alberta
Focused defence across a wide range of criminal charges in Alberta.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence represents clients facing complex and high-stakes criminal matters at every stage of the process, from first appearance through trial and appeal. We regularly defend serious violent allegations, drug and controlled substance offences, and financially or legally complex charges across Alberta.
Each case is approached with careful preparation, practical strategy, and a clear understanding of what is at stake. If your matter is urgent, call our 24/7 Help Line. Confidential. No obligation.
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Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers
Being charged with a criminal offence is a serious matter. Your liberty, reputation, and future may be at stake. Before you speak to anyone, you have the right to consult with counsel.
White & Jeet Criminal Defence is a team of criminal defence lawyers with offices in Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, representing clients across Alberta.
We provide disciplined legal representation, clear and practical advice, and steady advocacy when the consequences are serious and the stakes are high.
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Our Office Locations
Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0N9
Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB, T2E 7H7
Medicine Hat, AB
Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0H5
Red Deer, AB
Red Deer, AB, T4N 6X2