Not all homicides are a crime, particularly when there is a lack of criminal intent and non-criminal homicides may include killing in self-defense, a misadventure like a hunting accident or automobile wreck without a violation of other laws (such as drunk driving). Suicide is considered a homicide, and assisting or attempting suicide can be prosecuted.

Many forms of homicide have their own term based on the person being killed for instance:

* Infanticide - Killing of an infant
* Sororicide - Killing of one's sister
* Parricide - Killing of one's parents
* Patricide - Killing of one's father
* Matricide - Killing of one's mother
* Mariticide - Killing of one's spouse
* Uxoricide - Killing of one's wife
* Filicide - Killing of one's child

If you are facing potential homicide charges, it is critical that you use a legal defense team with specific experience and expertise dealing with these types of charges. At Rizio & Nelson we are more than qualified to assist you in your defense if you find yourself charged with homicide. Call us 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and speak with our attorney on call for assistance.

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