What to do if my husband has been charged with attempted homicide against my brother?
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What to do if my husband has been charged with attempted homicide against my brother?
My husband and I were separating and he came by our house to get some of his belongings. As he was getting into the car with his ride, my brother pulled up and got out of his car. A verbal altercation ensued and a scuffle broke out between the two of them. I ran outside to break it up and upon walking outside they broke apart. My brother started walking toward me saying he had been stabbed. My husband got into the car and left. My brother was then driven to the hospital. My husband is now charged with attempted homicide. My brother remained standing during the entire altercation, however he did receive 10 small stab wounds from a 1 inch pocket knife that my husband was carrying.
Asked on March 17, 2013 under Criminal Law, Tennessee
Answers:
Anthony Van Johnson / VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your husband needs an attorney right away. An experienced attorney can investigate the case and determine the best course of action to defend your husband. There may be a valid self-defense argumen, as well as, other possible defenses. At a minimum, an attorney should be retained to investigate the facts of the case in the most expeditious manner. Time is of the essense with such a serious charge.
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