Murder Defense Attorneys in Santa Clarita, Chicago, Agua Dulce & Canyon Country

Providing Skilled and Aggressive Legal Defense in Canyon Country, Chicago, Agua Dulce & Santa Clarita

If you or someone you know has been arrested for murder, it is important to retain the services of a skilled and experienced murder defense attorney as soon as possible. At The DUI Defense Law Firm, our Santa Clarita murder defense attorneys have handled hundreds of murder cases, and we have been involved in several high-profile murder cases in the past. We know how to defend against murder charges, and we know how to fight for our clients' rights and freedoms.

Murder is a very serious crime in California, and it is one of the most serious crimes in all U.S. states. If you are convicted of murder, you could spend the rest of your life in prison, and you could be forced to pay restitution to the victim's family. Even if you are innocent, the prosecution will try to prove that you are guilty, and they will do everything in their power to convict you. You need a murder defense lawyer who will do everything in their power to protect your rights and defend you against these serious charges.

Schedule a free initial consultation with our murder defense lawyers in Santa Clarita by calling (661) 451-5652 or filling out our online form.

What Is Considered Murder in California?

Under California law, murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Malice aforethought can be established if the defendant intended to kill or cause great bodily injury, or knew that his/her actions would result in death or great bodily injury.

Murder is:

• A felony,
• A punishable crime,
• A crime of violence, and
• A wobbler.

In California, murder is a wobbler, which means that it can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. If the murder was committed without any premeditation, it is a misdemeanor. However, if the murder was premeditated, it is a felony. If the murder was committed during the commission of another crime, such as kidnapping, it is also a felony.

If you are convicted of murder, you could spend the rest of your life in prison, and you could be forced to pay restitution to the victim's family. Even if you are innocent, the prosecution will try to prove that you are guilty, and they will do everything in their power to convict you. You need a murder defense lawyer who will do everything in their power to protect your rights and defend you against these serious charges.

What are the Penalties for Murder in California?

If you are convicted of murder, you could spend the rest of your life in prison, and you could be forced to pay restitution to the victim's family. Even if you are innocent, the prosecution will try to prove that you are guilty, and they will do everything in their power to convict you. You need a murder defense lawyer who will do everything in their power to protect your rights and defend you against these serious charges.

Under California law, murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Malice aforethought can be established if the defendant intended to kill or cause great bodily injury, or knew that his/her actions would result in death or great bodily injury.

A murder conviction can result in the following penalties:

• First-degree murder: Life in prison without the possibility of parole
• Second-degree murder: 15 years to life in prison
• Voluntary manslaughter: 3, 4, or 11 years in prison
• Involuntary manslaughter: 2, 3, or 6 years in prison