Beverly Hills Murder/Manslaughter Lawyer

Former Prosecutor for Homicide Charges in California

Murder and manslaughter are both forms of criminal homicide, an offense which involves taking another's life without lawful excuse. Depending on the circumstances of the offense and the intent of the alleged perpetrator, criminal homicide may be classified as: involuntary manslaughter, voluntary manslaughter, second degree murder, or first degree murder. All of these are felony offenses in California, and a conviction may result in a wide range of penalties, from several years in state prison all the way to life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Have you or a family member been accused of murder or manslaughter? Are you currently facing a criminal investigation of this kind? If so, consulting a lawyer is the most important step you can take. Even in the case of an accidental death, you may be facing serious felony charges that would result in a strike on your record if you are convicted. A Beverly Hills criminal lawyer can work to defend your rights, proving self defense, mistaken identity, lack of intent, insufficient evidence, and more. There may also be a situation where you have been the victim of an unlawful or unreasonable search and seizure, which led to the discovery of crucial evidence against you. In these situations, your attorney may be able to file a motion to suppress this evidence and therefore positively impact your case.

Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Attorney

Do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Bernstein for your free case evaluation. Murder and manslaughter are two of the most serious crimes which a person may be accused of committing, and it takes an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney to give you the greatest opportunity at avoiding a conviction and up to a lifetime in prison, or even the death penalty.

Facing murder or manslaughter charges? Contact Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney Robert Bernstein today!