Orange County Murder Attorney
Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Orange County Criminal Attorneys take on cases for defendants facing murder charges in Orange County and the surrounding areas in Southern California. We understand that these are the most serious criminal charges that a person may face. As such, we take care to utilize our legal experience and our extensive resources to build aggressive defense strategies for our clients. Our Orange County criminal defense lawyers are here to help. We offer a free consultation to help you better understand your rights and what our firm can do to assist you.
Murder is defined under California Penal Code Section 187 as causing the unlawful death of another person, with malice forethought. Murder typically involves planning and premeditation, such as lying in wait or purchasing a weapon, etc. According to California's felony murder rule, a person may face murder charges even for an accidental death, if this occurs during the commission of a felony. For example, if during an armed robbery a defendant accidentally shoots and kills his or her partner, this may result in murder charges.
If convicted of murder, a defendant may face life in prison. Whether the defendant is eligible for parole or will face the death penalty will vary depending upon the particular circumstances of the offense.
Defending Murder Charges in Orange County
To secure a conviction for murder under California law, the prosecuting attorney must prove that the defendant committed the act, the defendant acted with malice aforethought, and that the defendant had no lawful excuse for the act (such as self defense or a police officer carrying out his or her duty.) In building a defense for murder charges, each aspect of a case will be crucial. Your lawyer will need to go through all aspects of your charges, arrest and the investigation that led to your arrest in order to determine how to best weaken the prosecution's case against you.
If you've been accused of causing the unlawful death of another person, contact an Orange County murder lawyer today for a free consultation.
