Attorney At Law Robert  Kurtz  is a  Tennessee  federal crimes defense lawyer  who defends those  that have been charged with criminal charges, as well as other Personal Injury DUI Defense cases, across the State of Tennessee.  We serve the following cities and counties, including but not limited to:  • Alcoa • Anderson County • Athens •  Blount County • Bradley County • Campbell County  •  Chattanooga • Claiborne County • Cleveland • Clinton • Cocke County • Cookeville • Crossville • Cumberland County • Dandridge •  Englewood • Etowah • Gatlinburg • Grainger County • Greene County • Greeneville •  Hamblen County • Hamilton County • Hancock County • Harriman • Hawkins County • Jefferson City • Jefferson County • Johnson City •  Knoxville • Knox County • Lenoir City • Loudon County • Madisonville • Marion County • Maryville • Maynardville • McMinn County • Meigs County • Monroe County• Morgan County • Morristown • New Market • Newport • New Tazewell • Oak Ridge • Oliver Springs • Overton County • Pigeon Forge • Polk County • Putnam County • Rhea County • Roane County • Rutledge • Scott County • Sequatchie County • Sevier County • Sevierville • Sullivan County • Sweetwater • Tazewell •  Tellico Plains • Unicoi County • Union County • Vonore • Wartburg • Washington County

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Robert R. Kurtz

Knoxville, TN Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorney At Law

(865) 522-9942

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MURDER, HOMICIDE CRIMES DEFENSE LAWYER


What is the legal definition of murder?


18 U.S.C. § 1111 : US Code - Section 1111: Murder


(a) Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Every murder perpetrated by poison, lying in wait, or any other kind of willful, deliberate, malicious, and premeditated killing; or committed in the perpetration of, or attempt to perpetrate, any arson, escape, murder, kidnapping, treason, espionage, sabotage, aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse, child abuse, burglary, or robbery; or perpetrated as part of a pattern or practice of assault or torture against a child or children; or perpetrated from a premeditated design unlawfully and maliciously to effect the death of any human being other than him who is killed, is murder in the first degree.

Any other murder is murder in the second degree.


Robert R. Kurtz is an experienced Knoxville, TN federal criminal defense lawyer who has represented clients accused of murder or homicide offenses.  If you are being investigated or have been charged with murder, you must speak with an experienced and knowledgeable federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.


If you or a loved one is convicted of homicide, you could expect jail time from 15 years to life.  With over 10 years of experience litigating these types of cases, Robert R. Kurtz will work hard to protect your rights and find the best possible outcome.


Often, police officers are pressured to move forward in homicide investigations and may employ coercive interrogation techniques which may lead to a false confession.  Because of this, it is crucial that you talk with a reputable attorney who will present an intelligent yet aggressive defense against homicide charges.



Knoxville Homicide Defense Attorney


Knoxville attorney Robert R. Kurtz believes in a creative and pro-active approach to defending clients charged with murder.  Although every case is unique, Robert R. Kurtz will work with his investigators and other experts to investigate, develop, and prepare the best defense available.  Mr. Kurtz approaches every case with tenacity and professionalism.  


Robert R. Kurtz has handled a number of complex and extremely serious homicide cases in his career, and he knows how crucial experience and discretion are in these cases.  Robert R. Kurtz will thoroughly review every minute detail of the circumstances of your case in order to best advise you.  The Client will be certain that no stone has been left unturned in preparing his case for trial.  Mr. Kurtz will provide the right mix of straight talk and professionalism to secure your future.