| Criminal Intent and how an experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference. |
Throughout my career as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense attorney, a topic that seems to interest people the most is that of intent. Whether I'm in court in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, or another surrounding county, that issue, that question, is at the heart of everything we do as criminal defense attorneys. I currently am involved in an attempted murder trial in the Van Nuys courthouse, here in Los Angeles County. And again, the issue of intent is at the heart of the case. In criminal law, specifically criminal defense, whether a case involves d.u.i. (driving under the influence) or murder, mental state, what is occurring at the time in an individual's mind, is key. As an experienced criminal defense attorney, who has conducted numerous trials in several courthouses, I can tell you that at the time an action is committed, what is intended makes all the difference. We as lawyers learned in law school that for a crime to occur, there must be a meeting of a criminal act and criminal intent. In the news lately, Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, may face serious criminal charges. And the outcome likely will depend on what 12 jurors believe was Dr. Conrad Murray's intent and what mitigation, if any, can be inferred from Michael Jackson's actions themselves. Many people reading this may be facing criminal charges of their own in Los Angeles county or elsewhere. What is key is that they have a criminal defense attorney who truly understands the issues, what's on the line; a criminal defense attorney that is prepared to fight for them, one who has their back. The intent, and understanding the implications there, are key. It certainly will be decisive in my current attempted murder trial in Van Nuys. If you would like more information, have further questions, and especially if you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, click here. I wish you the best.
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Posted By Richard Sudar on September 16, 2009 01:04 pm | Permalink  |