Murder

Murder Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Defense for Murder & Homicide Charges

Murder is one of the most serious charges that can be brought against an individual. A murder conviction can result in penalties that can change the course of an individual's life forever. In order to avoid serious penalties that can cause irreversible damage to your life, speak with a Los Angeles murder defense attorney from the firm today.

It is crucial that the attorney you choose to take on your case has a thorough background in murder charges and extensive experience in building strong defense cases against murder charges. Our firm has obtained dismissals for clients facing criminal charges hundreds of times. We have over 50 years of experience and are able to utilize our background to our client's advantage. We have received wide recognition for our work in criminal defense and continue to provide our clients with consistent high quality legal representation.

Elements of a Murder Charge

In California, the prosecutor must prove the following elements are true:

  • The defendant's act caused the death of an individual
  • The defendant committed the act with "malice aforethought"
  • There was no justification or lawful reason to commit the act

Depending on the severity of the crime, you may be charged with second-degree murder or first-degree murder.

Penalties for Murder in CA

A murder conviction carries some of the most serious penalties due to the nature of the crime. Most murder cases carry penalties that are punishable by anywhere from 15 years of prison to life in prison. On top of incarceration, you could be facing fines, restitution to the victim, loss of your gun rights, and a criminal record that can make it difficult to find employment and housing.

What Are the Defenses for Murder?

There are a variety of defenses available for murder charges, depending on the unique circumstances of a case.

Some of the potential murder defenses can include:

  • Self defense
  • Mistaken identity
  • Illegal arrest or search/seizure
  • Insanity or mental health
  • False confession

You will need to have an attorney careful review every detail to help you build an effective defense.

Weaknesses in the Prosecutor's Case

In some cases, the prosecution has flaws in their case.

These may consist of errors in:

  • How the arrest was made - If police officers had sufficient reason to arrest you or violated your rights during the arrest and interrogation.
  • How the evidence was acquired - If police officers violated the standard procedure in any way, this can be advantageous to the defense in many ways.

It is important that the attorney you choose understands how to expose the prosecution's mistakes. If the evidence was gathered erroneously, it could mean that you will not be made to face severe charges. After an attorney thoroughly reviews your case, he or she will be able to discern the best defense for you.

Work With Our Murder Defense Lawyer for Powerful Representation

We understand that being accused of murder does not necessarily mean that you are guilty and have helped many to overcome false charges. We fight aggressively for a dismissal or acquittal of the charges. Speak with an attorney from our firm today for immediate help.

Contact a Los Angeles murder defense attorney if you are facing charges for murder and need assistance immediately.

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