Santa Ana, Orange County - Orange County man, Ethan Rosenfeld, is being held on suspicion of murder. It is alleged by police that Rosenfeld killed his 82-year old mother by strangling her. It is also alleged that after the murder was committed he stole her credit cards. He tried to buy a cup of coffee, but the clerk would not accept the credit card. He then went home and called the police to report that his mother Helen had died in her sleep. He pleaded not guilty due to insanity.
Murder is considered one of the most serious crimes in California. It is defined in the California Penal coded section 187. It states that murder is the unlawful killing of a human with malice aforethought. The punishments for murder are amongst some of the harshest punishments in the State of California. A person that is convicted of murder can face life in prison, prison sentences without parole, and the death penalty. Whether a person can be paroled depends and the facts of the case and whether or not the crime committed is second degree murder.
A person facing a murder charge can become overwhelmed with the criminal process. It is important to hire an experienced Santa Ana murder defense attorney if you are facing murder or second degree murder. A skilled criminal attorney can help raise defenses like self-defense that will help you defend your charge.
How can a Santa Ana murder defense attorney or an Orange County criminal defense attorney help you defends you murder or second degree murder charge?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have been successful in helping our clients defend their murder and second degree murder charges. We have helped clients in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
Whether you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge, our experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney can help. We have been successful representing clients in their assault, battery, rape, child molestation, theft crimes, white collar crimes and drug crime charges. If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges or need an attorney to handle you Appeal or professional license case contact our attorney today at (714)530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialwyer.com.
