Santa Ana, Orange County - Tanya Nelson has become the second women in Orange County to receive the death penalty. She was convicted of murdering a Westminster fortuneteller and her daughter. In a Santa Ana court house a jury voted for the death penalty her murdering the Westminster woman. In April 2005 Nelson was convicted of killing a local fortune teller Ha smith and her daughter Anita Vo. She stabbed the mother and daughter and then covered the two victims in white paint.
After Nelson stabbed the victims, she stole cash, credit cards, and jeweler out of their home. Next, nelson stole the identities of her two victims. She was later apprehended by police at Costa Mesa South Coast Plaza while on a shopping spree. Nelson had an accomplice in the murdering of Smith and Vo. Phillipe Zamora says he killed Vo because he had just witnessed Nelson kill Smith and in a panic he killed her. He pled guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and could face 50 years to life in prison.
Being convicted of murder is one of the harshest convictions in California. Murder is defined in the California Penal code 187 as the unlawful killing of another human being. This is a serious offense and the charge comes with heavy consequences. Orange County criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti has recently discussed about this case in an interview. Mr. Guisti noted that if a person is convicted of a murder crime, such as attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, homicide and manslaughter, he can expect to face long prison sentences, large fines and sometimes the death penalty. The person could not only lose his freedom but his life.
Hiring a highly qualified orange county defense attorney can be the most crucial step that you take in the legal process. Southern California defense attorney Michael Guisti has had experience in handling difficult felony cases. He has handled case all over Orange and Los Angeles County. He has not only dealt with murder cases but other felony cases as well such as; three strikes, sex crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery,, felony drug cases, white collar crimes, felony fraud cases, grand theft cases. The Orange county and Los Angeles criminal defense firm has handled hundreds of cases in state courts and federal courts in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego.
How can an Orange County murder defense attorney help you in your murder case ? Orange county defense attorney Michael Guisti has the experience to help you through the confusing legal system. If you or someone you know needs an orange county defense attorney contact Michael Guisti at (714)530-9690 to schedule a free consultation.
