When someone is accused of murder, a great deal is at stake. If convicted, a person could face very harsh punishments. As written about in a previous post, two men were arrested last month for allegedly killing a college security officer in Greensboro. Now, a third man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

The incident happened around midnight on Christmas Eve. When the 28-year-old security officer failed to show up for his shift, authorities were called for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found the man's body inside his home. It appeared that he died from a gunshot wound.

Police previously arrested an 18-year-old man and 28-year-old man and charged them with first-degree murder and first-degree breaking and entering. Police have now arrested another 18-year-old man from Greensboro on Feb. 1 in Durham. He has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree burglary. All three men are currently being held in the Guilford County Jail.

Police have not said what led them to arrest the three men. However, because of the serious charges, they will likely be in need of a strong criminal defense.

Anyone in Greensboro who faces similar charges would do well to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. In addition to mounting an aggressive defense against the charges, an attorney can investigate a case to be sure law enforcement acted appropriately. Although people assume that police officials act responsibly, that is not always the case. When someone's rights are violated, law enforcement should be held accountable.

Source: News & Record, "Third man charged in Christmas Eve slaying," Feb. 1, 2012