Ventura Murder Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Ventura County, California

Taking another person's life without lawful excuse is one of the most serious criminal charges that a person may face. When this is planned and is committed with malice aforethought, this is classified as murder. Malice aforethought refers to the thoughts and actions behind the criminal act. This phrase stems from Latin mens rea which means “guilty mind.” Killing with malice aforethought would involve taking the life of another deliberately and intentionally, with knowledge that the act is illegal.

In California, a murder conviction may result in a defendant receiving the death penalty. For this reason, murder charges call for the legal counsel of an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney who has the knowledge and the steadfast state of mind to assert the defendant's rights and protect the defendant's life even in the face of evidence and witness testimony. A defense attorney will need to draw upon every available resource in order to provide the best legal representation possible.

Ventura County First and Second Degree Murder Defense Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we offer a free consultation to discuss your charges. Ventura murder defense lawyer Richard Sudar has the advantage of a background in criminal prosecution, where he successfully handled hundreds of cases as a Deputy District Attorney. With a practice devoted to criminal defense, Mr. Sudar is able to provide that level of representation that makes all the difference to his clients.

When taking on a first degree murder or second degree murder case, attorney Richard Sudar always has the viewpoint that his client is innocent. This is crucial to providing aggressive defense representation and to convincing a judge and jury that the defendant should not be found guilty of murder. Mr. Sudar believes that no case is helpless and will explore all possible options in building a defense strategy. He will leave no stone unturned in investigating your charges.

Contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar today!

Ventura defense attorney Richard Sudar handles criminal cases throughout all of Ventura County, California, including the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura (San Buenaventura).