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Long Beach, Los Angeles - This news report regarding vehicular manslaughter caught the attention of our Orange County DUI defense attorneys because this could have happened to any one of our children. In fact, this tragedy did happen to a parents' child, a 17-year old young man.

Earlier this month, a Los Angeles teenage male driving a Ford Taurus and an 18-year old man driving a Ford Mustang was caught speed racing in the streets of Long Beach just after midnight. Four people in the Ford Mustang were killed as a result of a crash. The driver of the Ford Taurus and his passenger fled the scene of the accident and were later caught by authorities. They were not hurt nor did they sustain any injuries. The driver of the Ford Mustang along with his three passengers did not fare well, however. All four, including the driver, were killed as a result of the contest.

The young teenage male will be brought up on 8 felony charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter. According to the district attorney's office, they may seek to try the teenager as an adult. The car was stolen and the teenage driver was driving without a license.

A tragic moment in a young man's life may have cost him his for several reasons, but most importantly for killing several people in a costly accident which included robbery, theft, driving without a license, loss of life, driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of an accident.

Under California Penal Code Section 191 and Penal Code Section 192, Gross Vehicular manslaughter is a serious crime causing the death of another person due to illegal driving, including negligence, drunk driving or reckless driving.

California Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances and seriousness of the crime. Gross negligence can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony; but if it is involved with the death of a person, it usually is charged as felony.

If you or your loved one has been charged or arrested for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, involuntary manslaughter or related felony cases or misdemeanors in California, whether it is in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino, you need to seek the legal consultation from an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California vehicular manslaughter defense attorney to protect your rights and freedom. Orange County Criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of criminal cases in both state and federal court, including murder, among many other crimes.

How can an experienced Long Beach criminal defense lawyer and Orange County DUI defense attorney help you in your felony DUI defense and murder defense in Southern California ?

At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our attorneys have won the respect from judges, prosecutors and law enforcement agents. We have the experience and resources to fight for your rights and freedom. Call our skilled Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney and Orange County DUI Defense attorney at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti toll-free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com. We represented clients in Newport Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Irvine, Garden Grove, Tustin, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and cities throughout Southern California. Call us now, you'll be glad you did.

Santa Ana, Orange County - When people are facing a Murder charge in Southern California, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, their first question should be how their rights can be protected. Southern California criminal attorneys at our firm have successfully handled many felony violent crimes, California murder crimes, attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, appeals. The key is that you have a skilled Orange County defense attorney who has the know-how to provide a strong defense for you and your family.

Our Orange County felony defense attorneys recently discussed about a case on the news regarding Orange County murder crime. In the news, an Orange County Santa Ana man, was charged with murdering his wife and fleeing to Mexico. Agustin Amaraz Espinoza is accused of killing his wife, 53-year old Marisela Espinoza on July 29, 2010, after she asked him to move out. According to authorities, Marisela found out that Agustin had gambled away $100,000 of his retirement fund and was having an extra-marital affair.

Police say that Agustin left his wife's body in the living room before fleeing to Mexico. Agustin was arrested while re-entering the United States from Mexico.

Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer reviewed the news explained that if convicted, Agustin faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison. Under California Law, Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. In California, there are two degrees of murder. First degree murder is a second degree murder plus an aggravating factor, therefore it is punished more severely.

California criminal attorney explains that under California Penal Code Section 190 (a), a conviction of first degree murder carries a sentence of imprisonment for a minimum of 25 years to life. If certain conditions are met, one can be sentenced to the death penalty. One of these conditions is murder committed after lying in wait. In addition, using a firearm to commit murder or any other California felony crime can increase the sentence by 3 to 10 years.

Santa Ana felony crime defense attorney further explain, whether it is first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, homicide or manslaughter, murder is the most serious of all crimes committed, and severely punishes those who violate or break the law. A conviction can and will destroy a person's life. It is imperative for an individual facing a murder charge to retain a highly qualified California murder defense attorney or Orange County felony crime defense lawyer as quickly as possible.

At the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have highly experienced attorneys to help reach the best result possible. Our experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyers will inform you of your rights throughout the pre-trial process, explain you the elements that the prosecutor needs to prove for a conviction, familiarize you with all possible defenses you can assert, and defend you in court.

Our law firm also represent clients in all types of criminal charges such as appeals, habeas corpus, domestic violence, assault and battery, murder, attempted murder, hit and run, DUI, drug crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, fraud, professional licensing defense, abuse, sex crime, appeals and habeas corpus. Our Orange County defense attorney and Santa Ana felony defense attorneys have successfully defended clients in Orange County, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Santa Ana, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino.

Whether you have been wrongfully accused of a crime or want to avoid a difficult or unjust sentence, we are available day or night to come to your defense. From misdemeanors to serious felony crimes, the law offices of Michael L. Guisti has the experience and firepower to fight any criminal charges you may face.

Committing murder is a serious charge that has grave consequences. If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with a felony like murder in the above story, call us today at 714-530-9690 or our toll-free number at (888) 478-8999 for a free no-obligation consultation with our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorneys. You'll be glad you did.

La Habra, California - An Orange County attempted murder case in the Orange County register brought the attention of Santa Ana criminal defense attorney Michael Guisti.

Orange County La Habra man Richard Robert Rodriguez of , pled guilty to one felony count attempted murder, for criminal street gang activity and causing great bodily injury. Rodriguez was 17 years at the time of the stabbing but was charged as an adult. He was later sentenced to 12 years in state prison for stabbing and trying to kill a rival gang member on the campus of Sonora High in La Habra.

According to Orange County criminal attorney Michael Guisti, who has successfully handled many high profile felony crime cases, murder crime defense and attempted murder cases, states that "attempted murder" can be found under the California Penal code 187 which defines murder as the unlawful killing of a human being.

The punishments for murder are the most severe among all other crimes, and it is the most aggressively prosecuted crime. The punishments for murder crimes, such as attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder, homicide and manslaughter, are very harsh, it could carry very long term prison sentences, the death penalty and heavy fines. The consequences could impact a person's entire life.

The California felony defense attorney also explains that a person committed a murder or any other crime as part of a gang could also face gang enhancements. An enhancement is defined under California Penal code 186.22. This law states that any person committed of a felony in California can have their sentenced enlarged if it was to benefit the gang. If you have committed a felony for a gang, you could face an additional 4 years of prison time.

Attorney Michael Guisti has extensive knowledge in California criminal law, federal law and experience with Orange County court systems, Los Angeles court, San Bernardino courts, Riverside courts, San Diego courts.

Our Los Angeles felony crime defense attorneys are experienced in felony criminal defens, such as: murder, attempted murder, three strikes, fraud, threat, kidnapping, grand theft, which collar crime, appeals, sex crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, federal cases, felony drug cases, white collar crimes, felony fraud cases, grand theft cases, etc. Los Angeles criminal attorney and Orange County felony defense lawyers at Law Offices of Michael Guisti has also had experience defending clients that have been charged with gang related offenses.

How can an experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney help you in murder defense or attempted murder defense in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego?

Orange County criminal defense attorneys at Law Offices of Michael Guisti had handled successfully hundreds of clients in Southern California, Orange County, Santa Ana, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Stanton, Orange, and Fullerton. Our Los Angeles criminal attorneys have defended hundreds of criminal defense felony cases in both state and federal courts in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

If you or someone you know need a criminal defense attorney in orange county, contact our skilled Santa Ana criminal attorney and Los Angeles felony defense lawyer at Law Offices office of Michael Guisti at (714) 530-9690 for a free consultation or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.

Los Angeles, California - Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys and California criminal lawyers at our law firm noted a very tragic story in the news regarding involuntary manslaughter case happened on On July 9th. The accident occurred when a 9-year-old boy accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother. According to the police, the 9-year-old climbed into a closet and found a loaded gun. He took it out to play with it, and accidentally shot his younger brother. The 2-year-old was taken to the hospital immediately after being found, but died shortly after.

Involuntary Manslaughter is a form of homicide. A convicted defendant may face up to 4 years imprisonment and a maximum $ 10,000 fine. Under California Penal Code 192 (b), Involuntary Manslaughter is when someone is killed unlawfully but not amounting to a felony, or a death resulted by a lawful act but conducted in a dangerous and unlawful manner without due caution. For example, if a defendant purchased a gun legally, and they accidentally shot somebody because of negligent usage, they are criminally liable for involuntary manslaughter so long as their behavior results in death. When someone is charged with involuntary manslaughter, it is crutial to consult with an experienced mansalughter defense lawyer or murder crime defense attorney.

If they have malice, such as the intent to kill or reckless disregard for the potential high risks that caused the death, their conduct will amount to voluntary manslaughter or murder. On the other hand, infancy is a valid defense to criminal liability. In California, children under 7 years old will not be criminally liable because they are too young to understand that their behavior is wrongful. For children between 7 and 14, a prosecutor can argue against the infancy defense thus impose partial liability.

If you or anyone you know has been accused of involuntary manslaughter, murder, homicide, felony violent crimes, attempted murder, first degree murder, second degree murder or any type of felony charges, it is important to consult an experienced Los Angeles criminal attorney or Orange County defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Our attorneys in the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have handled hundreds of felony crime defense such as attempted murder, murder, homicide, criminal appeals, habeas corpus and involuntary manslaughter. Our Calfornia criminal attorneys defended clients throughout California, such as Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Irvine, Beverly HIlls and any other cities in California. We will utilize every possible way to achieve the best result possible. Call us today at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation with our skilled Santa Ana criminal attorney or a California criminal defense attorneys.

Tustin, Orange county - Newport Beach criminal attorneys noticed on the news report today regarding a sex crime happened in Tusin. Tustin man, Shane Carey, was arrested for child pornolgraphy today. He was discovered having images of child pornography in his cell phone as he was checked into jail. The pictures involve minor girls aging from 6 to 12 engaging in sexual activities with adult males. Carey was not found in any of the pictures.

In California, possession of child pornography is a serious felony crime. Under California Penal Code Section 311.11, any person who knowingly possesses images, films, computer software, data storage media, computer generated pictures which contain a person under age of 18 engaging in a sexual conduct, is guilty of a felony. The punishment for possession of child pornography is a fine not exceeding $2500, or imprisonment for one year, or both. A previously conviction for this felony crime can enhance the punishment up to six year in prison.

How can an experienced California defense attorney help you in the California sex crime defense in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino or Riverside ?

If you or someone you know has been charged or arrested for possession of child pornography, child molestation, child sexual abuse, sexuial assualt, prostitution, rape, or any type of California sex crime or any kind of felony crimes, it is important to consult an experienced California criminal attorney as soon as possible.

Our Orange County criminal attorneys and Santa Ana criminal lawyers in the law offices of Michael L. Guisti will utilize every possible way to minimize and dismiss your charge. Call us today at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation with our skilled Irvine criminal defense attorney or a California criminal attorneys.

Santa Ana criminal attorneys at our law firm were shocked toay at the news regarding a Santa Ana man killed his wife. Santa Ana man, Michael Eugene Upton, a 57 year old husbandhas been accused of murder for shooting his wife dead. Police said that it was a murder-suicide plot attributed to the couple's desperate financial difficulties. After shooting his wife, Mr. Upton took a large amount of Valium pills with the intent to commit suicide. His suicide attempt failed and he called 911 afterwards. If Mr. Upton is convicted, he will be facing a minimum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Under California Law, Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. In California, there are two degrees of murder. First degree murder is a second degree murder plus an aggravating factor, therefore it is punished more severely. Under California Penal Code Section 190 (a), a conviction of first degree murder carries a sentence of imprisonment for a minimum of 25 years to life. If certain conditions are met, one can be sentenced to the death penalty. One of these conditions is murder committed after lying in wait. In addition, using a firearm to commit murder or any other California felony crime can increase the sentence by 3 to 10 years.

Whether it is first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, homicide or manslaughter, murder is the most serious crime, and it is severely punished by law. A conviction may destroy a person's whole life. It is significantly vital for a person facing a murder charge to retain a criminal attorney as soon as possible. In the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, we have a highly experienced attorney team to help you reach the best result possible. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will inform you of your rights throughout the pre-trial process, explain you the elements that the prosecutor needs to prove for a conviction, familiarize you with all possible defenses you can assert, and defend you in court.

Our law firm also represent clients in all types of criminal charges such as appeals, habeas corpus, domestic violence, assault and battery, murder, attempted murder, hit and run, DUI, drug crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, fraud, professional licensing defense, abuse, sex crime, appeals and habeas corpus. Our California defense attorney and Santa ana felony defense attorneys have successfully defended clients in Orange County, Santa Ana, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino. If you or someone you love has been arrested or charged with any felony cases, call us today at 714-530-9690 for a free consultation with our skilled California criminal attorneys.

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.

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Westminster- Suzanne Carlson, an Orange County resident, was convicted of second degree murder by a jury. Carlson had been drinking for two hours at a restaurant with her friend Scott Turner. She drove from the restaurant and onto the freeway where she then veers across the lanes of traffic. Carlson then rear ends a FedEx truck. Carlson was able to get out of the car, but Turner had internal bleeding and died shortly after. Carlson had three other DUI convictions. She was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

In California, murder is one of the most serious crimes a person can be convicted of. 187 (a). It states that murder is the unlawful killing or another. The first type of murder and the more serious murder charge is first degree murder. The punishments for first degree murder are death, life in prison without parole or a prison sentence of 25 years to life. The second type of murder charge is call second degree murder. The punishment for murder in the second degree is 15 years to life in prison. The individual facts of a person case will determine whether you are charged with first or second degree murder. If a person that is facing a murder charge hires a skilled Orange County murder defense attorney, their attorney will be able to go through the facts of the case and help defend the charge in court.

Facing a murder charge can be hard not only for the person facing the charge but for their families as well. It is important to protect your rights and your freedoms. It is imperative to hire a Santa Ana murder defense attorney to help you defend your charge.

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Cypress- Alonzo Gamez of Cypress in Orange County and his 17 year old friend are suspected of robbery and attempted murder. It is alleged that Gamez and the other teen robbed a man that was working in his garage. They took the victim's wallet and then ran. The victim then started to chase after them. This is when one of the suspects shot at him. The victim was not hurt. The 17 year old suspect was arrested at the scene, Gamez as found later.

In Orange County and all over Southern California, juvenile crimes are treated differently then adult charges. Robbery can be defined in the California Penal 211 and it states that robbery is the taking of another's property through force or fear. Murder can also be found in the California Penal Code section 187 and it states that murder is the unlawful killing of another. Usually in juvenile charges, the judge will charge the juvenile as a minor. However if the crime is a violent charge like murder or robbery they can get charged as an adult if the crime was committed by a juvenile that was at least 16 years old.

Having a criminal charge on your record as a teenager can be life altering. It is imperative to retain an experienced Orange County juvenile defense attorney to help you and your loved one defend this criminal charge.

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Orange County- Alex Trujillo or Garden Grove located in Orange County is facing murder charges. It is alleged that Trujillo killed women, Catherine Busse, while driving under the influence of alcohol. Trujillo was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he hit the victim and her 15 year old son while the two were riding their bikes on the sidewalk. Witness detained Trujillo at the scene until police arrived. Trujillo has a prior conviction of driving under the influence. If he is found guilty he faces a maximum of life in prison.

In California, if a person is convicted of murder, they face some of the harshest punishments given to people charged with a criminal charge. In California, murder can be broken down into two charges and is defined in the California Penal Code section 187(a). It states that murder is the unlawful killing or another. The first kind of murder and the more serious murder charge is first degree murder. The punishments for first degree murder are death, life in prison without parole or a prison sentence of 25 years to life. The second murder charge is call second degree murder. The punishment for murder in the second degree is 15 years to life in prison. The individual facts of a person case will determine whether you are charged with first or second degree murder. An experienced Orange County murder defense attorney will have the experience needed to look through all of the facts of the case and help you defend the charge.

Murder is the one of the most serious charges a person can face. It is imperative to your case and to your freedoms to hire a skilled Santa Ana murder defense attorney to help you defend this serious charge.

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Orange County - Costa Mesa resident Daniel Wozniak is facing two murder charges. He is accused of killing Costa Mesa resident Samuel Herr and Irvine resident Juri "Julie" Kibuishi. Wozniack first killed Herr and then dismembered his body. Next he lured Kibuishi to Herr's apartment by sent text messages to her. After he murdered the second victim it is alleged that he then withdrew two thousand dollars from Herr's bank account. Prosecutors will try to seek the death penalty against Wozniak. He faces life in prison without parole.

In Orange County violent crime charges like murder, are dealt with very harshly. The law that covers murder is found in the California Penal Code section 187(a). It states that murder is the unlawful killing or another. There are two kinds of murder: first degree murder and second-degree murder. The individual fact of a person's case decides whether they are charged with either first or second degree 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 skilled Newport Beach criminal defense attorney will be able to go through the facts of each case and help you defend your murder charge.

Murder is considered on of the most serious charges in Southern California. The punishment for murder can change a person's whole life if they are convicted. It is imperative to retain an experienced Orange County murder defense attorney to help you defend your murder charge.

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Garden Grove, Orange County - Orange County man, Jose Najera Jr. of Garden Grove will face trial for allegedly murdering his parents. It is alleged that Najera had a plot to stab his parents and take their money from their savings. His high school friend Gerald Johnson was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The two of them had planned to take Najera's parents money that they had taken out of their savings account in anticipation to Y2K. Najera left his parents window open so that Johnson could enter the house. After stabbings it is alleged that Najera called 911 and pretended he had no knowledge of the murders. DNA left at the scene tied him to the murders.

Murder is considered one of the most serious crimes in the State of California and the charge comes with serious punishments. Murder is defined in the California Penal Code section 187. It is the unlawful killing of another. There are two kinds of murder: first degree murder and second-degree murder. The individual fact of a person's case decides whether they are charged with either first or second degree 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.

Being convicted of first or second degree murder is a serious charge. The punishments for murder can change a person's whole life. It is imperative to a person's case that the hire an experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer or a skilled Santa Ana murder defense attorney to help you defend your murder charge.

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Orange County- Melissa Huckaby a former La Habra resident awaits trial for murder. It is alleged that Huckaby kidnapped, raped, and murdered an eight year old. The eight year old girl Sandra Cantu was a friend of her daughters. Her body was found in a suitcase in a pound a few miles from her house. Huckaby pleaded guilty to first degree murder and faces 25 years to life in prison without parole.

Murder is considered on of the most serious crimes in California. The punishments for murder are considered the harshest. Murder can be defined in the California Penal code section 187. It is the unlawful killing of another. There are to kinds of murder: first degree murder and second-degree murder. The individual fact of a person's case decides whether they are charged with first or second degree 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.

Since the punishments for murder are the harshest in our judicial system, it is imperative to a persons can to hire a highly qualified Orange County murder defense attorney to help them defend their murder charge.

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Newport Beach- Weston Kruger was convicted of killing a liquor store owner in Newport Beach. The Newport Beach liquor store owner Hao Huynh accused Kruger of stealing a pornographic magazine. Kruger went into the store to buy a pack of cigarettes when the store owner saw Kruger put an adult magazine inside his jacket. Huynh chased Kruger out the door to recover the magazine. Te two got into a fight and Kruger push Huynh to the ground causing him to hit his head on the ground. Huynh sustained a 4 inch crack on the back of the head, causing him to die the next day from brain injuries. Kruger was convicted of first degree murder.

First degree murder is a serious conviction in the State of California. Murder is defined in the California Penal code section 187. Murder is described as the unlawful killing of another. The punishments for murder are amongst the harshest in California. If a person is convicted of murder in the first degree punishments 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. Whether you are charged with first degree murder or second degree murder depend on the facts of your individual case.

Being convicted of murder is very serious,. A conviction of murder means the loss of freedoms and sometimes your life. Having an experienced Newport Beach murder defense attorney is imperative to defending your case.

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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.

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