Homicide

The Belden Law Office - Greensburg Pennsylvania Murder Defense Attorneys

Murder cases are very complex – a motive must be established, evidence must be presented, and intent must be proved. Working with blood splatter experts, firearms specialists, toxicologists, investigators, and a host of other expert witnesses, Belden Law comprehensively and thoroughly analyzes every homicide case we represent. Recognizing the practical limits imposed on prosecutors by budget and manpower constraints, we pursue alternative leads, suspects, and witnesses the prosecution ignores. When necessary, we use computer animation and simulation to reconstruct the crime scene and point out inconsistencies in the prosecution’s version of events.

If you’ve been charged with murder or are currently under investigation, contact Pennsylvania murder defense attorneys at Belden Law to schedule a confidential consultation. Located in Greensburg, we defend clients throughout Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, Indiana County, Somerset County, and Cambria County.

Evidence: A Key Component

The vast majority of crime scenes are not treated with the care and sophistication as portrayed in television shows like “CSI,” “Bones,” or “Law and Order.” In some cases, blood samples may be tainted or compromised, exculpatory evidence ignored, and artifacts removed without proper care. Our Pennsylvania homicide lawyers identify these lapses and mistakes, undermining the trustworthiness of the evidence introduced by the prosecution.

Following Alternative Leads

Family members are often suspects in murder cases. Focusing on a spouse, sibling, or parent, police often quickly exclude other leads or suspects that don’t fit neatly into their assumptions about a crime scene and possible motive. At Belden Law, we look at suspects investigators ignore, interview witnesses, and identify gaps and lapses in police investigations.

Interrogation: Crossing the Line

Most police departments tape interrogations to protect themselves against charges of misconduct and failure to mirandize the accused. Too often, however, police badger suspects, claim they aren’t holding someone when it appears they are, and resorts to tactics that deprive people of sleep. Unfortunately, people sometimes break under the pressure and say things that incriminate them just to avoid further interrogation.

We painstakingly review interrogations, point out abuses, and highlight information and statements that exonerate our clients.

Death Penalty Cases

In Pennsylvania, Capitol Murder Cases require the defense of an attorney certified by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases. Attorney Brian Aston is certified by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and has handled several cases in Westmoreland and surrounding counties. When charged with homicide with the possibility that the prosecution will ask for the death penalty, it is important that you speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Our criminal defense lawyers put the prosecution on the defensive and keep them there – contact Greensburg, Pennsylvania murder defense lawyers at Belden Law today.