Murder Defense Lawyer in Orange County

Orange County Violent Crime Attorney

At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we provide aggressive criminal defense representation to clients throughout Orange County in the face of all types of serious violent crimes, including murder. Murder is potentially the most serious criminal offense for which a defendant may face charges, as the penalties that may be imposed may include life in prison or the death penalty. As such, we handle these cases with the utmost care and leave no stone unturned in our investigation and development of an aggressive legal strategy.

Are you a suspect in a murder investigation? Have you or someone you know already been arrested or charged with murder? We can help. Fred Thiagarajah is a former Deputy District Attorney who has extensive experience as a prosecutor as well as a criminal defense lawyer. He understands how both sides of the criminal process work, and as such he can provide more effective counsel, anticipating the prosecution's next move and finding otherwise hidden weaknesses in their case against you. Whether he is able to negotiate for lesser charges and penalties or is able to help you avoid a conviction altogether, attorney Thiagarajah can do whatever it takes to positively impact your case.

Murder Charges in California

Under California law, murder is defined as the unlawful taking of another person's life, with malice aforethought. Murder may be classified as first degree murder or second degree murder, depending on whether the defendant pre-planned the event as well as other aggravating factors. Committing murder during the commission of a felony offense, such as during a robbery, will also result in first degree murder charges under California's "felony murder rule."

For more information and for help in fighting your murder charges, contact an Orange County murder defense lawyer at our firm today.