Robert R. Kurtz represents clients in the cities of Athens, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Cookeville, Crossville, Gatlinburg, Greeneville, Jefferson City, Kingston, Knoxville, Maynardville, Memphis, Nashville, Newport, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the tri-cities of Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol.

 

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Criminal Defense Lawyer in Knoxville

 

Violent Crimes Attorney

 

Murder, Vehicular Homicide, Kidnapping, Robbery, Arson and Assault are some of the violent offenses a person can be charged with in Tennessee.  These offenses carry potential punishments ranging from 6 years to a mandatory life sentence.  These offenses are the most serious crimes a person can be charged with in Tennessee.

 

Homicide crimes are determined based on an individual’s state of mind at the time of the offense.  In Tennessee, homicide is defined as “the unlawful killing of another person.”  Homicide crimes are:

 

1. First Degree Murder:  The premeditated and intentional killing of another.

2. Felony Murder:  The killing of another during the commission of an act of terrorism, arson, rape, robbery, burglary, theft, kidnapping, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, rape of a child, and several other felonies.

3. Second Degree Murder:  The knowing killing of another.

4. Voluntary Manslaughter:  The intentional or knowing killing of another committed in a state of passion.

5. Criminally Negligent Homicide:  Homicide that is caused by criminally negligent conduct.

6. Vehicular Homicide:  the reckless killing of another by the operation of a motor vehicle, boat or airplane because of reckless conduct or intoxication.

 

Knoxville DUI Defense Attorney

 

Robert Kurtz is a death penalty qualified criminal defense attorney who has handled multiple murder and other homicide cases in Knoxville Tennessee.  Mr. Kurtz has represented clients charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and vehicular homicide.  

 

In many homicide cases, there is an issue of self defense or the defense of another person.  Robert Kurtz has the experience and knowledge to investigate this defense and present it to the jury in understandable terms.

 

In addition to homicide charges, Robert Kurtz has represented many individuals charged with robbery, kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault and attempted murder.  The common thread in all these serious felony charges is the absolute necessity of having an experienced criminal defense attorney represent you.