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Defending Yourself Against Homicide Charges

Friday, November 11, 2011 by Anthony John Falangetti


Throughout the country, crime rates in general have declined over the past few years.  In California and Los Angeles in particular, homicide rates dropped substantially since the mid-1990s—in fact, the homicide rate in L.A. was lower in 2010 than at any other point in the past four decades.  Currently, the homicide rate is about 7.5 per 100,000 residents, or fewer than Read More

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Topic: Homicide

What are the Legal Differences between Murder and Homicide?

Friday, September 16, 2011 by Jerome Sabbota

Many people do not realize that there is a difference between murder and homicide. Television shows and newspapers may be partially at fault, since they often interchange or misuse the words. Murder is a type of homicide, but homicide is not a type of murder. The difference has to do with intent.... Read More
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Topic: Homicide

Denver teen faces 2 vehicular homicide counts

Friday, September 24, 2010 by Rhidian D.W. Orr

Vehicular Homicide AttorneysVehicular homicide and vehicular assault are serious felony crimes, but are distinguishable by the degree of injury.  While both crimes are serious, vehicular homicide is the more serious of the two and carries the more severe penalties.  Both vehicular assa... Read More
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Topic: Homicide

Should Homicide by DUI Driver be Murder?

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

The answer to this question in California has already been settled, the case of People Vs. Watson established the so called Watson Murder rule in the context of criminal prosecutions.  Though it can be filed and charged as murder, should it be in every case.  Clearly, the act of driving while intoxicated is a reckless act, does it constitute the requisite intent for second degree murder?  We will see more of these prosecutions in the future and I encourage comments on the topic.... Read More
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Topic: Homicide
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