Los Angeles Murder & Manslaughter Attorney
Attempted Murder
Ventura, CA
Client charged with driving car during gang drive-by shooting where on person was shot and two others were shot at. Great bodily injury, gang and gun enhancement plus multiple attempted murder counts had client facing DIE in Prison sentence potential. The District Attorneys office, in what the other Defendant's attorney felt was strictly for the purpose of getting Mr. Bernstein out of the trial, offered the client the opportunity to plead guilty to PC 32, being an accessory after the fact, credit for time served awaiting trial, immediate release. Client not required to co-operate, testify or assist police in any way. Client accepted.
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Van Nuys, CA
Client was charged with four separate charges of attempted murder involving four separate victims and four gun enhancements. Client facing total time charges of 160 years-Life, essentially "DIE IN PRISON". On day the trial was to start the Deputy D.A., not wanting to try the case against Mr. Bernstein, offered a resolution where Client accepted responsibility for one count of unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle and 5 years State Prison at 1/2 time off for good behavior and approximately 1 year accumulated time credits. The Client accepted. Client is expected to do approximately 18 months additional time.
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Riverside, CA
Client accused of being in a gang fight where the victim received a near fatal 3-inch knife wound. Because of prior strikes, the client was facing life in prison.
Result: The family hired Barry Bernstein who was successful in coordinating a plea to simple assault and no strike for an admission of a parole violation wherein client was returned to prison to complete the next of his prison sentences. Total time to be served - 3 years.
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Los Angeles , CA
Client accused of attempted murder against the LAPD. Crip gang member allegedly in car allegedly involved in drive-by shooting of rival gang members is car-chased by LAPD. LAPD allegedly shot at by gang members. Client apprehended allegedly fleeing the scene. Client facing life in prison. D.A. couldn't put all of the ''alledgedly's' together against Bernstein's defense case. Client agreed to 3 year plea bargain.
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Los Angeles Attempted Murder Defense
California Major Felony Trial Specialists
Attempted murder is the act of planning – and taking a real step toward – killing a person. Preparation alone does not qualify as attempted murder, as no step was actually taken to carry out the crime. If an assault victim’s injuries are great or life threatening, a charge of assault with a deadly weapon or assault with the intent to cause grave bodily injury may be escalated to an attempted murder charge.
The following can be used to prove the intention to kill:
- The selection and use of a weapon
- Calculated planning
- Serious threats
- The seriousness and length of an attack; intentional discharging of weapon
- Proper admissions in interview
Attempted murder is a felony offense in California, and can be charged in the 1st or 2nd degree, depending on the severity of the crime. It can also be very hard for the prosecution to prove because they have to show clear proof of the intention and the attempt to murder.
By working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, you can take a definite step toward protecting your constitutional rights. At the Law Offices of Barry Bernstein we understand the seriousness of this crime and will work to build a strong case for you.
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Barry Bernstein has over 40 years of experience in criminal law and understands your rights. He and his qualified staff are ready to help you with your attempted murder charge, helping to reduce your sentence or get your charges dropped altogether. Don’t delay in retaining an experienced lawyer who understands your case!
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