Allentown Capital Murder Defense Attorney
Defending Clients Facing the Death Penalty in PA
No matter how difficult the case, there is always something an experienced criminal defense lawyer can do to help his client. When your life is at stake, you want an attorney who knows what he is doing and will fight for your freedom. Turn to a Pennsylvania capital murder defense attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience.
Attorney Dennis Charles has a history of vigorously defending his clients and obtaining the best possible results. Please see his list of acquittals and contact him to learn more.
Certified Death Penalty Defense Attorney
In Pennsylvania, only an attorney certified by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court can handle death penalty cases (Rule 801). Capital cases require knowledge of specific state and/or federal laws, strategic case preparation, and experience at rebutting and presenting scientific, forensic, biological, and mental health evidence and experts.
Dennis Charles has the certification, legal training, practical experience, and strategic insight to develop and present a strong case on your behalf. Criminal defense attorneys certified to handle capital murder cases must have a certain number of jury trials under their belts; Dennis Charles has more than 30 years of trial experience, including aggressively defending both adults and minors charged with capital murder. He understands the unique issues all capital defense clients face and the ethical considerations particular to capital defense representation.
Post-Conviction: Capital Murder Appeals
If you have been convicted of capital murder and face the death penalty, you are not at the end of the road. You can appeal your case. Criminal defense attorney Dennis Charles is an aggressive advocate for his clients' rights during post-conviction litigation in state and federal courts.
Mental Health Defense in Homicide Cases
Dennis Charles has been a recognized mental health defense attorney since 1989. He has achieved two of only three legal insanity acquittals in the history of Lehigh County. Since 1989, he has defended more than 10,000 defendants or patients in mental health commitment proceedings in Pennsylvania. Talk to him to learn whether the legal insanity defense is an option in your homicide case.
Contact an Experienced Capital Murder Defense Attorney
To speak with a criminal defense lawyer who is certified to handle death penalty cases, contact attorney Dennis Charles at his law offices in Allentown, Pennsylvania.