Defense of Capital Crimes
Murder or homicide is one of the few crimes in California that is a capital crime. If convicted, you face the most extreme punishment — execution. Capital murder crimes include:
- Murder for financial gain
- Murder after a previous first or second degree murder conviction
- Multiple murders at the same time such as murder with a bomb
- Intentional killing of a police officer
Treason is also a capital crime. If any of these conditions applies to you, you need a serious and highly capable San Luis Obispo murder defense lawyer. A first or second degree murder charge, even without these enhancements, still poses the possibility of life in prison. At Gerald C. Carrasco, Attorney at Law, we understand the serious nature of these charges and will use every possible strategy to avoid a conviction.
A homicide charge is, in most cases, a strike on your record. We work to prevent not only the conviction, but the strike, and will work toward lesser charges. At our law firm, we represent those charged with:
- Homicide or murder in California state court
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Vehicular manslaughter — either as a strike or non-strike offense
- Vehicular manslaughter — connected to a DUI offense
"We prepare diligently for trial because that gives us two good options — acquittal or the ability to plead to an acceptable solution." — Attorney Gerald Carrasco
Atascadero Manslaughter Defense Lawyer
Manslaughter is typically thought of as an unintentional homicide. This would happen if you did not intend to kill someone, but death was the result anyway. For example, if you were in a verbal argument during which you push your opponent who then hit his or her head and died as a result, that could be a manslaughter charge.
Vehicular homicide could be charged if a person causes a car accident and was impaired by alcohol or drugs. California will typically treat any DUI with an accident resulting in death, as vehicular homicide.
Involuntary manslaughter in California usually qualifies as a strike offense and carries a jail or prison sentence of at least 12 months in addition to fines and probation. We would fight this every step of the way, but keep all options on the table for negotiation. It is always our clients' option to decide what option to choose. Our job is preparing the path so there are multiple options available.
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At our law firm, we know that criminal charges for homicide or manslaughter do not always occur during business hours. We are accessible for emergencies. Let's begin working on your defense right away. Contact our law firm by calling 805-762-4760 or toll free at 866-595-8526 or send our criminal defense lawyer an e-mail.
