The criminal offence of Murder is a serious indictable offence that can lead to severe repercussions. Criminal Lawyers Group have been nationally recognised as the number one criminal law firm in NSW for securing the best outcomes for clients who have been charged with the criminal offence of Murder.
If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Murder, contact our award-winning team of expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation.
WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF MURDER?
Murder is constituted as a criminal offence pursuant to Section 18(1)(a) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and is defined to have been committed where the act of the accused, or thing by him or her omitted to be done, causing the death charged, was done or omitted:
- with reckless indifference to human life, or
- with intent to kill, or
- with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm upon some person, or
- done in an attempt to commit, or during or immediately after the commission, by the accused, or some accomplice with him or her, of a crime punishable by imprisonment for life or for 25 years.
WHAT IS THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF MURDER?
Section 19A of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) prescribes a maximum penalty of life imprisonment for a conviction of the criminal offence of murder.
The Standard Non-Parole Period for the criminal offence of Murder is 20 years imprisonment.
CAN I GET BAIL FOR A MURDER CHARGE?
Yes, you may be granted bail on a charge of Murder although it is important to seek the services of the quality, expert lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group.
Murder is a show cause offence, meaning you will be refused bail unless you can ‘show cause’ as to why your continued detention is not justified.
Our specialised criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group are the leading law firm in NSW for securing bail for our clients who have been charged with serious criminal offences, including Murder.
ERIN PATTERSON FOUND GUILTY OF MUSHROOM MURDERS
Erin Patterson has been convicted in Victoria of the criminal offence of Murder, after a jury found that she had murdered three relatives and attempted to murder a fourth by serving them food laced with death cap mushrooms.
The trial lasted two and a half months and made global headlines.
The case is reported to have attracted so much attention that there was an economic boom in Morwell, the location of the trial, and the nearby town of Traralgon.
The fateful lunch occurred at Erin’s home in the regional Victorian town of Leongatha on 29 July 2023. Her parents-in-law, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson did not survive the poisoned lunch that Erin had served them, whilst Heather’s husband Ian Wilkinson survived.
Erin was also convicted of the attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson.
Erin’s lawyers unsuccessfully argued that the serving of the poisonous lunch was a tragic accident, although the jury was convinced of the prosecution’s position that Erin had deliberately poisoned her victims with murderous intent.
CONVICTED MURDERER ERIN PATTERSON TO FACE SENTENCING HEARING
The convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson will proceed to face a Sentencing Hearing later this year following her convictions. She will have 28 days from the date of her sentence to decide if she will appeal her guilty verdicts.
MR STEVEN MERCAEL SECURES NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR MURDER
Mr Steven Mercael, our Principal and award-winning criminal lawyer, addressed media outside the Courtroom after his client was found Not Guilty of the criminal offence of Murder, stating “I’m pleased that the jury reached the correct conclusion today and my client can now go on with his life.”
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If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Murder, contact our expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation so that we may secure the best outcome for you.
Our award-winning team of criminal law experts are nationally recognised for securing not guilty verdicts for our clients across NSW who have been charged with the criminal offence of Murder.