Murder

Pasadena Murder Defense Attorneys

Our Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Defend Your Rights

Murder is one of the most serious charges a person can face. If you are facing such charges, it is essential to have a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney that refuses to stop fighting for you. Tedford & Associates in Pasadena is ready and waiting to provide you with the strategic defense that you deserve. A murder conviction carries penalties as serious as life imprisonment or even capital punishment.

As such, our Pasadena criminal defense lawyers can take the time to gain a comprehensive understanding of your situation, followed by a thorough investigation that finds the facts in order to form a defense that effectively protects your rights. Time is of the essence.

Types of Murder Charges

If you have been charged with murder, it is important to understand which type of murder you are being charged with:

  • First Degree Murder – The killing of a human being by a sane person with intent, malice aforethought, and with no legal excuse or authority. In most states, the moving of a person before murder, the killing of a police officer, or as an incident to another crime would be considered first degree murders.
  • Second Degree Murder – Second degree murder is a killing without premeditation such as “heat of the moment” scenarios including sudden quarrels or fights. It is important to note that a person may be charged with first or second degree murder if they were involved in the crime but did not actually commit murder.
  • Manslaughter – There are three types of manslaughter in California: voluntary, involuntary, and vehicular. Distinctions between the three depend on the circumstances during the occurrence as well as the defendant’s state of mind.
Contact Tedford & Associates

No matter your case, Tedford & Associates have the expertise to skillfully handle your case and provide a defense that aggressively advocates for you and your rights. Our Pasadena criminal defense attorneys are here to guide you through your case, step by step. You can get started with a free consultation, during which we can answer all of your questions and help you decide on a course of action.

Call (626) 414-3341 to speak to a lawyer from Tedford & Associates.