
Newport Beach Murder Defense Attorneys
Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Orange County
Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Malice is having the wrongful intention of committing murder. The penalties of a murder charge largely depend on the mindset of the person who committed the murder. If you have been charged with murder, you need an experienced attorney on your side. The legal team at Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC has over 100 years of experience representing clients with murder charges throughout Orange County. We have handled high-profile cases, and have extensive trial experience, which helps us develop a strong defense for all our clients.
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Murder Laws in California
The court charges the unlawful killing of a human being as murder or manslaughter. Murder charges require the showing of malice afterthought, which refers to the defendant’s state of mind. Therefore, the prosecutor must demonstrate that the defendant deliberately intended to commit the murder. However, the court may imply malice if the defendant acted without caring for another person’s safety or displaced reckless behavior.

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