Homicide, Manslaughter, Murder Charges - Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney

Violent Crime Attorneys, such as Daryl Anthony have extensive experience handling violent and serious crimes, including homicides, kidnapping, rape, child molestation, firearms violations, robbery, carjacking and arson. His background in both the defense and the prosecutorial side of the table, gives him a complete perspective on the defense of very serious charges.

Homicide is actually a category of crimes that includes first-degree murder (a premeditated killing), second-degree murder and manslaughter. In California, even a killing that wasn’t intentional may be treated as a first-degree murder if it happened during an inherently dangerous felony, which can include rape, carjacking, robbery, arson, kidnapping, burglary or mayhem. This is called the felony-murder rule.

A conviction of first degree murder carries a sentence of 25 years to life in prison. Using a firearm to commit murder or any other felony can increase the sentence by 3 to 10 years. And if certain special circumstances are proven, the prosecution can ask for the death penalty. These circumstances include murder during the commission of another felony; the murder of a law enforcement officer or judge; murder committed after lying in wait; murder by a destructive device like a bomb; or murder committed for racial or religious reasons.

Knowing the elements of each crime that the prosecutor must prove is critical when you are accused of a serious crime. If the lawyer that you retain to defend you is not familiar with all of the legal defenses to these crimes you could find yourself doing time in prison for a crime that you did not legally commit. Daryl Anthony will work together with you with a goal to get the best results possible in all serious felony matters.

In the event that you are legally guilty of a serious crime, then Mr. Anthony has extensive training and experience in sentencing, allowing him to work within the system to help you. As you can see in his case highlights, Daryl Anthony, Murder and Homicide Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney, has a good track record of winning reduced sentences in serious criminal cases. If you or a loved one is charged with a serious violent crime, call Daryl Anthony, immediately.