Anaheim- Corina Castillo of Anaheim is being charged with felony murder. It is alleged that Castillo stabbed and killed her boyfriend. Police were called out to the victim's apartment for a domestic dispute. Jesse Foster the victim was found in the apartment complex hallway bleeding. He later died at the hospital. If Castillo is convicted, she faces 26 years to life in prison.
Murder is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed. The punishments for murder can charge a person whole life. Murder is defined in the California Penal code section 187(a). Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another. There are two degrees of murder. The punishments for first degree murder are death, life in prison without parole or a prison sentence of 25 years to life. The punishment for murder in the second degree is 15 years to life in prison. A Santa Ana criminal defense attorney that has had experience with murder charges can help a person facing a murder charge.
Since the punishments for murder are so severe, it is important that a person facing a murder charge retain a Santa Ana murder defense attorney immediately.
How can a skilled Santa Ana murder defense lawyer or an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney help you defend your murder charge?
Being charged with murder can be a frightening and an overwhelming experience. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have spent years helping our clients and their families get through this hard time. Our Westminster criminal defense attorney has helped clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County. An Irvine murder defense attorney will have the knowledge to help you defend your murder charge.
If you or a loved one is facing a murder charge or any other criminal charge like domestic violence, assault, battery, a drug crime, a white collar crime like grand theft, or if you are being charged with a DUI and need a Orange County DUI lawyer to defend you call us today. Contact our office toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com
