Los Angeles Murder Defense Lawyers

Aggressive California Homicide and Violent Crimes Attorneys

An accusation of murder is one of the most serious charges a person can face. In California, for intentional homicide you will be facing either a first or second degree murder charge. First degree murder is when an intentional death results due to malice aforethought, premeditation, on the part of the killer. Second degree murder is a homicide that is intentional, without malice or premeditation, and takes place in the heat of passion, such as in a domestic violence situation. Both 1st and 2nd degree murders are felony offenses in the state of California and will be punished severely.

Murder is regarded throughout the world as one of the most heinous criminal acts that one can commit. It is viewed by society as evil, and is a crime that shows an extreme disregard for another person’s life. In Los Angeles County alone, over 500 murders are committed every year. In most cases, the individuals convicted of these murders were committing other violent crimes such as rape, robbery, kidnapping or arson.

In California, you may face the following sentences for 1st or 2nd degree murder:

1st Degree Murder:

• Life imprisonment or the death penalty
• No possibility of parole

2nd Degree Murder:

• Life imprisonment
• Possibility of parole after 15 years served

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Law Firm

At the Hedding Law Firm our attorneys believe that if you are being investigated or have been arrested for murder then it is critical to your case that you retain the services of an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney immediately. It is very important that your attorney at our firm can begin our own investigation as soon as possible in order to preserve evidence that may benefit your case. At the Hedding Law Firm, as experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers we will challenge the charges against you and make every attempt to have them lowered or dismissed completely.

Your constitutional rights are very important to us! We will fight to obtain the best outcome for your particular case. Contact a lawyer at the Hedding Law Firm today for a free consultation regarding your murder case.

Arrested for murder? Contact a Los Angeles murder defense lawyer at our firm!