Can a Minor Be Charged with Murder in California? When our office gets a call from the parent of a child charged with murder, we know they’re scared. Parents don’t always realize how much is at stake. Sometimes, it takes an experienced California criminal defense lawyer to get the best outcome for your child. The […]
California Murder Laws Murder laws can be unique for each state and California is no different. This blogpost will provide an overview of California murder laws. California Penal Code 187 defines murder as the unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought. Malice aforethought means a wanton disregard for human life that […]