MURDER ATTORNEYS
IN ORANGE COUNTY
The California Penal Code (Section 187(a) states "Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought." A murder is the most serious crime a person can be charged with and is punishable usually with a lengthy prison term, life in prison without the possibility of parole and worse, the death penalty.
If you have been accused of committing a murder, your best course of action is to consult a knowledgeable, intelligent and tenacious defense attorney who has the expertise and resources to obtain the best possible results for you. Our Orange County murder defense attorneys have represented clients in a variety of cases including:
- First and second-degree murder
- Voluntary, involuntary and vehicular manslaughter
- Capital murder
- Pre-meditated murder
- Gang enhancement
A murder case is usually rather complex, involving numerous witnesses and experts who deal in a variety of areas from ballistics and forensics to weapons experts, drug and mental health experts. It takes a deep understanding of the definitions of intent to present a successful murder defense. The laws relating to murder are complex. Enhancements such as use of a firearm or a gang enhancement can add years in prison. On the other hand a difference in first and second degree murder and manslaughter can make the difference between spending life in prison without parole in state prison to spending a few years in county jail.
If you have been charged with murder, you need a trustworthy law firm by your side. At Coffey & Coffey, we have what it takes to defend those charges. Our Orange County homicide defense lawyers will hold your hand through what can be a harrowing process, at all times protecting and defending your legal rights. It is law enforcement and the prosecution's job to build a case against you and get you to say things that will incriminate you. But as your attorney, it is our job to make sure that you are not intimidated or pushed into a corner by these authorities.
According to a study done by Ohio State University, at least 10,000 people are wrongfully convicted of serious crimes each year. This study also found that the leading cause of such a problem is eyewitnesses, who often misidentify the alleged perpetrator of a crime. Researchers discovered that this happened about 53 percent of the time.
Don't be a statistic. If you have been accused of committing a murder in Orange County, call Coffey & Coffey immediately to discuss your case.
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