Murder/Manslaughter

San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or someone you know has been accused of taking another person's life, this is one of the most serious legal situations that you may face. Murder and manslaughter are most often charged as felonies and will result in a "strike" on your criminal record upon a conviction. Depending on the particular case, a person charged with first degree murder may even face the death penalty.

When your future and possibly your life are on the line, be sure that you work with a criminal defense lawyer who can provide you with the aggressive and dedicated legal counsel you deserve. At Superior Law Center we represent clients throughout San Diego County in the face of the most serious criminal charges, including murder and manslaughter.

Murder and Manslaughter in San Diego County, California

In California, there are four main types of criminal homicide for which a person may face charges:

• First Degree Murder - 25 years to life in prison
• Second Degree Murder - 15 years to life in prison
• Voluntary Manslaughter - 3 to 11 years in prison
• Involuntary Manslaughter - 2 to 4 years or up to 12 months imprisonment

First degree murder is the most serious of the four and involves intentional, preplanned homicide with malice aforethought. Second degree murder is similar to first degree murder but does not involve premeditation or preplanning. Manslaughter is a criminal homicide committed without malice or premeditation.  Additionally, California observes the "felony murder rule" which classifies any homicide, even accidental, during the commission of a felony as first degree murder.  

Criminal Lawyer for Murder & Manslaughter Charges in San Diego County, CA

It is crucial that you do not wait to work with a San Diego criminal defense attorney, particularly in the face of murder or manslaughter charges. At Superior Law Center we are dedicated to providing our clients with the dedicated and aggressive representation they need at an affordable price.

Contact our firm today to learn more about how a lawyer can help you in the face of your charges.