Los Angeles Murder Attorney

Have you been arrested for murder?

A skilled Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer from Martinian & Associates should be contacted immediately if you have been charged with murder. You will be facing many years in prison and possibly the death penalty if you are convicted of this extremely serious crime. Our firm is experienced in criminal defense, including cases involving violent crimes. We have the know-how and resources to build a strong defense against murder charges, and will provide representation in court.

First degree murder is the crime of killing someone with malice aforethought, meaning that the act was premeditated or predetermined in some way. A person can also be charged with first degree murder for killing someone in the commission of another crime, even if the murder wasn't intended. Second degree murder is the crime of killing a person in anger without premeditation.

Contact a skilled murder defense lawyer in Los Angeles

The crime of first degree murder is punishable by death (capital punishment) in specific circumstances, such as:

• Rape
• Robbery
• Kidnapping
• Carjacking
• Lewd and lascivious conduct with a child
• The person was tortured
• The individual was poisoned
• More than one murder was committed
• The act was specifically heinous, atrocious and cruel
• It was a hate crime (the person was killed because of race, religion, nationality or country of origin)

Murder cases are often extremely complex and require the skills of a dedicated legal defense team with considerable courtroom experience. Our firm has extensive trial knowledge and will aggressively challenge the prosecution's evidence. We are tough litigators in capital crime cases and will be staunch defenders of your rights.

Contact a Los Angeles murder attorney from our law firm at once if you have been arrested for murder for highly qualified legal representation.