Fairfield Murder Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Attorneys in Solano County, California

If you have been arrested for murder in Solano County, California, your life may be on the line. Depending upon your particular case, if you are charged with first degree murder and are convicted, you may face the death penalty.

Discuss your legal rights and your options in the face of this serious charge with an experienced and dedicated Fairfield criminal defense lawyer at Maas Law Offices. We offer a free confidential case evaluation to learn more about you and your case and determine what we can do to help.

California Murder Charges

Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another, with malice aforethought. Malice aforethought refers to the criminal intent or state of mind of the perpetrator, including the knowledge that the act is illegal and may cause the death of another. Murder may also include an accidental death that occurs during the commission of a felony offense (covered under the felony murder rule in California). Depending upon the particular circumstances of the offense, a defendant may face first degree or second degree murder charges.

The death penalty may be enforced if a defendant commits first degree murder, murders a law enforcement officer or if the murder is a hate crime. First degree murder is best defined as the premeditated (planned) and deliberate murder of another.

Solano County Defense Attorneys for Murder Charges

Due to our thorough understanding of California penal code and case law involving murder charges, the attorneys at our firm are able to effectively represent clients who are facing allegations involving first degree murder or second degree murder. We can also handle manslaughter cases as well, such as voluntary, involuntary or vehicular manslaughter. By familiarizing ourselves with your case and using our experience in the field, we can develop a specially made plan of action for your defense.

A Solano County murder defense attorney at our firm can help you if you are facing murder charges in Fairfield or the surrounding areas in Solano or Contra Costa County, California. Contact an attorney at Maas Law Offices today!