Man Convicted of Murder in L.A. Has Appeal Denied
The Los Angeles Times recently reported that a 28-year-old man’s request to have his death sentence removed was denied by a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. The man was convicted for the murders of two past girlfriends, the second of which occurred because the second victim, the man’s girlfriend at the time, refused to help him cover up the murder of his first girlfriend. The judge labeled that man as “coldblooded” as he denied him a reduction in his prison sentence.
Allegedly, the convicted man was motivated by jealousy in the first slaying. The second slaying apparently occurred simply because the victim refused to assist in covering up the first murder. According to the report, the man’s defense attorney argued that the man was mentally retarded, suffered damage from his mother drinking alcohol while pregnant, and was a habitual cocaine user since the age of 11. The judge however dismissed the arguments, citing the man as “cunning” and quite capable of having committed the murders while knowing what he was doing.
Not all murder cases are the same. Nevertheless, it is vital that every detail is thoroughly examined in order to more accurately determine exactly what happened. In helping determine the circumstances of the case, an experienced Los Angeles defense attorney will mount the strongest possible defense given those circumstances, and will ensure that your rights are not infringed upon.
If you stand accused of murder or any other violent crime in Los Angeles, please don’t hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf. Call us today at (866) 390-7373 for a free consultation, and we will begin building your defense.
Source Article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/11/death-sentence.html
