Pasadena Murder/Homicide Defense Attorney

Defending Murder and Homicide Charges in Pasadena

Murder and homicide are two of the most serious charges on the books.  As California is a death penalty state, your life is literally at risk when you are facing murder charges or homicide charges.  It is absolutely crucial that you have a skilled Pasadena violent crime defense attorney immediately begin actions to defend you.  At the Law Offices of Michael Severo, the legal team has fought many such battles in the courtroom successfully and is prepared to review and evaluate your case to advise you of the defense strategy to employ.  These cases must be acted upon immediately, and if you have been arrested and charged with murder it is strongly advised that you contact the firm as quickly after your arrest as is possible.

Murder/Homicide Defense Lawyer in Altadena

When dealing with a serious felony charge such as murder or homicide, you are in dangerous and life-threatening situation.  If you are convicted of this crime, even if you do not get the death penalty, you will likely spend decades in state prison, or a life sentence without the possibility of parole.  If you are under investigation for this crime you must immediately get legal representation from a criminal defense lawyer.  The legal team at the Law Offices of Michael Severo will initiate the actions necessary to begin your defense.  As murder charges almost always lead to a trial, the criminal defense lawyer you choose to represent you must be a skilled trial lawyer that has the talent to present your case in a compelling and aggressive manner.  It is well known that not all lawyers have this skill, and attorney Michael V. Severo has been named a "Super Lawyer" which is an indication of the level of skill and ability that will be used to defend you in court. 

In some cases, with a thorough review of the evidence against you, it will be discovered that the evidence against you was tainted, or that it was collected without correct police procedures being followed.  When this is the case, court challenges can be initiated to suppress the evidence.  Law enforcement is required to follow specific procedures in the gathering of evidence and in arrest procedures.  When these are violated, which is not uncommon when overzealous police officers are involved, this can result in a reduced charge or dismissal of charges.  Whatever your case is, it is critical that a thorough review and evaluation of your case is begun immediately.