Violent Crime Defense

Murder, capital murder, manslaughter, and DUI death are among the most serious charges in Mississippi law. Convictions in these cases can mean decades in prison, life sentences, or in capital cases, the death penalty.

Kerry Bryson handles violent crime cases in north Mississippi. From the first consultation through investigation, pre-trial motions, and trial, these cases receive direct and thorough attention.

Call 662-205-0008 for a consultation. Free consultations are available on most non-capital matters.

First Degree Murder in Mississippi

First-degree murder requires the state to prove that a killing was willful, deliberate, and premeditated. These cases require close review of physical and forensic evidence, careful attention to how the investigation was conducted, and a defense built around what the prosecution can actually establish.

Kerry Bryson handles murder defense in north Mississippi. He works directly on each case and retains investigators or expert witnesses when the facts call for it.

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Capital Murder in Mississippi

Capital murder — murder under circumstances that make the death penalty available — is the most serious charge in Mississippi law. These cases require independent investigation, expert witnesses, forensic analysis, and extensive pre-trial motion practice.

Kerry Bryson approaches capital cases with the level of preparation they require. When the facts call for investigators, forensic specialists, or other outside experts, they are brought in. Every available legal avenue is pursued.

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Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter

Manslaughter does not require the same level of intent as murder, but it carries serious penalties in Mississippi. Involuntary manslaughter sentences can reach 20 years depending on the circumstances, and voluntary manslaughter carries higher potential penalties still.

Intent, foreseeability, and the specific facts surrounding the incident are central to how a manslaughter charge is defended. Kerry Bryson reviews the full context of each case to identify defenses and challenge the state’s theory of what happened.

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When a DUI Results in a Death

A DUI resulting in death is a felony in Mississippi, carrying potential years in prison. These cases involve two overlapping areas of defense: the DUI itself — challenging the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, and blood or breath evidence — and the causation question of whether the defendant’s conduct was the actual cause of death.

Kerry Bryson has experience in both DUI defense and serious felony defense. That combination matters in DUI death cases, where both aspects of the charge need to be examined and challenged.

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Violent crime charges require preparation that begins immediately after arrest. Kerry Bryson’s approach includes reviewing all law enforcement reports, physical evidence, and forensic findings; retaining investigators and expert witnesses when the case calls for it; filing pre-trial motions to suppress evidence or challenge the prosecution’s theory; and keeping clients clearly informed at every stage of the process.

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