Many people believe that murder and homicide mean the same thing, but they’re quite different charges. Homicide is a term that refers to killing of any kind, while murder requires what the law refers to as “malice aforethought,” which refers to a disregard for human life. If you’ve been charged with murder or homicide of any type, then you may be facing life in prison, or even the death penalty. The good news is that you’ve found an exceptional murder defense lawyer in Riverside CA who can help.
The right attorney will be honest about what you’re facing
The truth is that whether you’re facing homicide or murder, the consequences can be significant. When you work with Chambers Law Firm, you can count on us to be honest and forthright. On one end of the spectrum is a capital murder charge. A conviction will lead to either the death penalty or life without the possibility of parole – there are no exceptions.
There are a wide range of situations that fall under the term of capital murder including murdering a person for financial gain, murdering numerous people, or murdering a police offer. California’s felony murder rule requires that if a death happens while a person was committing a different dangerous felony, they can be tried and convicted even if they had no intention of killing the person. For example, if someone were committing a burglary of a home and the homeowner was frightened, fell down the stairs, and died from those injuries, then the burglar could be charged with murder.
The right murder defense lawyer in Riverside CA will have defense options
There is no singular way to handle a murder charge. One option may be to try and prove that you were acting in self-defense and therefore the murder was justified. We may also work to show that the situation was an accident, that a confession the police got form you was coerced, that you were temporarily insane, or that key evidence was obtained illegally. Of course, arguing that you weren’t involved at all is also a possibility.
If the evidence against you is strong, we may work to find a creative sentence. This may mean a plea bargain with the prosecutor to have you charged with a lesser offense that comes with a significantly lowered penalty. It all depends on the specifics of your chase.
Choose the right attorney for your needs
There’s no question that a murder charge is very serious. As a result, you don’t want to trust your case to an inexperienced attorney. Attorney Chambers has both the skills and the experience to look at the evidence, gather his own evidence, and then see clearly the best way to proceed. Remember that he was once a prosecutor himself and as a result he knows what the other side is thinking.
