Santa Ana, Orange County - A Santa Ana man who was convicted of first degree murder in 2008 was granted a new trial today. Ruben Oliveros, of Santa Ana, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. An Orange county criminal defense attorney brought up a motion for a new trial and stated that the defendant may not have been at the crime scene. The Judge granted a new trial because it seems that there is strong evidence that a jury could give a different verdict.
Co-defendant, Charcas-Fernandez, has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in this case. Aurelio Saldivar, another defendant, was also convicted of murder in the case.
Under California law, murder is one of the most serious crimes. Under California penal code section PC 187, murder is defined as causing the death of another person with the presence of malice aforethought. The punishment is severe, if convicted the accused can get 25 to life in prison. It has life-altering consequences. If you or someone you care has been arrested for murder, you need to speak to an experienced Southern California criminal defense attorney immediately.
Whether it is in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Orange County, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach or anywhere in Southern California, if one is convicted of a first-degree or second-degree murder charge, he could face prison time for the rest of his life.
The first- degree murder and second-degree murder are considered as the willful killing of another person. A first-degree murder can carry a minimum 25 years in prison, and second-degree murder is minimum of 15 years. It could be a sentense for life in prison depends on the circumstances.
How can Southern California Murder Criminal Defense Attorneys help you in California Penal Code Section 187, Murder Defense, criminal appeal, Habeas Corpus, Writs
At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we specialize in defending clients charged with murder, felony violent crimes or Penal Code 187, appeal and habeas Corpus for both state and federal level. Our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys and Orange County murder defense attorneys are very experienced and familiar with the Southern California courthouses: Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Los Angeles and many other court houses.
If you have been charged with murder, violent crimes, or any type of felony criminal offense, contact our skilled criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com . Please call our knowledgeable criminal attroney for a free consultation on your case.
