Domestic Violence Attorney | Violent Crimes | Fairhope | Baldwin County
Being charged with a violent crime is a very serious offense. Choosing the right lawyer to defend you will be one of the most important decisions you will ever make. If you have been arrested for domestic violence, assault, murder, or other violent crime in Baldwin County, Mobile County, or Escambia County, Alabama, an experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
Fairhope domestic violence attorney Michael Pylant has years of experience working with clients charged with violent crimes. Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, he served as a prosecutor for the Baldwin County District Attorney’s office. Having first-hand knowledge of the prosecution tactics used against individuals charged with violent crimes is essential when defending your rights and freedom. To learn more about attorney Michael Pylant, visit the attorney profile page here.
Fairhope Domestic Violence | Assault Lawyer
If you have been arrested for a violent crime such as assault or domestic violence, it can have long lasting effects on your life and relationships. The damage to your personal and professional reputation from a domestic violence or assault charge can negatively impact your personal life, housing, and future job opportunities. A conviction of domestic violence in Baldwin County can result in imprisonment, fines, probation, and restraining orders.
There are two sides to every story. Having a knowledgeable domestic violence lawyer is crucial in establishing your side to the court. An experienced domestic violence attorney will be able to review the facts of your case, determine the strength of the case against you, and provide the best legal defense available.
At the law office of Michael A. Pylant, we have years of experience working with clients charged with domestic violence and assault. Whether working out a plea deal, prospects of dismissal, or trying your case in court, we are confident in our ability to provide you the best possible outcome.
Domestic Violence Offenses in Alabama
The main distinction between an assault charge and a domestic violence charge is based on the relationship of the defendant and the victim. For the charge to be considered domestic violence, the individuals involved must have either a familial or romantic relationship. Fairhope domestic violence attorney Michael Pylant handles domestic violence cases involving the following:
- Domestic Violence in the First Degree
- Domestic Violence in the Second Degree
- Domestic Violence in the Third Degree
- Domestic Violence by Strangulation or Suffocation
Murder Defense Lawyer in Baldwin County
Being charged of manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, murder, felony murder, or capital murder in Alabama are some of the most serious offenses an individual can be faced with. An individual who is convicted of any of these charges faces the possibility of long-term incarceration, life in prison, or in some circumstances, capital punishment.
If you or a loved one has been charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, murder, felony murder, or capital murder, it is imperative that you hire a criminal defense attorney that has extensive experience with these types of offenses. With the severity of these charges, the case against an individual can be extremely complex and facts can be construed in different ways. Our Baldwin County law firm provides effective representation to individuals charged with a violent crime throughout Alabama and the Gulf Coast.
Attorney Michael Pylant has represented clients in some of the most difficult cases in Baldwin County. He is a seasoned trial lawyer that will fight for you both in and out of the courtroom. Having worked as the Chief Assistant District Attorney, he is knowledgeable on the processes and procedures that the prosecutor will use to present the case as well as the best way to challenge it in the court of law.
Our goal is to provide you with the strongest defense for your case. We will meticulously examine all the facts regarding the allegations against you including the circumstances of your arrest to explore all possible resolutions available.
Don’t wait! Contact our office today so we can get started on your case.
What is the difference between manslaughter and murder in Alabama?
An individual is charged with manslaughter when a person is killed unintentionally by another human being without malice aforethought. In Alabama, an individual will be charged with murder when there is intent to cause the death of another person and that person is killed or in some situations when he or she recklessly engages in conduct that creates a grave risk of death and another person is killed.
What is considered capital murder in Alabama?
The charges of murder, felony murder, and capital murder are all based on different criteria in Alabama. For an offense to be deemed capital murder it must fall in one of the following categories:
- Murder During Robbery in the First Degree (or Attempt Thereof) (Serious Physical Injury)
- Murder of Two or More Persons (Single Act)
- Murder of Two or More Persons (Pursuant to One Scheme or Course of Conduct)
- Murder of a Public Official
- Murder Within 20 Years of Previous Murder Conviction
- Murder of a Witness
- Murder of Victim Less Than 14 Years of Age
- Murder By or Through Deadly Weapon Used from Outside Dwelling Upon a Victim Inside Dwelling
- Murder By or Through Deadly Weapon Used Upon a Victim Inside a Vehicle
- Murder By or Through Deadly Weapon Used Within or From a Vehicle
What is considered felony murder in Alabama?
Felony murder takes place when an individual causes the death of another person while committing or attempting to commit, or in immediate flight therefrom, a felony crime. An individual can be charged with felony murder if a death occurs when an individual commits or attempts to commit the following:
- Arson in the first degree
- Burglary in the first or second degree
- Escape in the first degree
- Kidnapping in the first degree
- Rape in the first degree
- Robbery in any degree
- Sodomy in the first degree
- Aggravated child abuse