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Murder
If you or your loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for murder, please contact the law office of the Fresno Criminal Attorney immediately.
Being accused of murder means that the accused allegedly intended to kill and planned to kill at some point. The state of California recognizes five types of homicide: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and lawful killing.
First-degree murder charges mean that the accused planned and intentionally meant to kill the victim.
Second-degree murder charges mean that there was premeditation on the part of the accused, but not to the extent of what would be considered murder in the first degree.
Our Fresno Criminal Attorney Thoroughly Investigates
Here at the law office of the Fresno Criminal Attorney we work diligently to investigate every aspect of our clients’ cases, especially when those cases involve violence. Being convicted of murder could put you in prison for life, or even put you on death row.
It is always our legal team’s intent to get a client’s charges reduced if not dismissed. A murder charge could be decreased to voluntary manslaughter for instance, which means that while the killing was intentional, it was brought about by uncontrolled emotion. Voluntary manslaughter will not be punished to the same extent as a murder charge.
If you or your loved one is facing a murder or homicide charge, the Fresno Criminal Attorney can help. Contact us right away for an immediate consultation.