Practice Areas
DUI Murder
Skilled Defense in DUI Murder and Manslaughter Cases
At the office of Seymour I. Amster, Attorney at Law, we take a distinctive approach to the defense of murder, homicide and manslaughter cases related to a fatal DUI accident. To learn how our experience and skill can make the decisive difference in your situation, contact us for a free consultation at any of our locations: Van Nuys, Lancaster, West Covina, downtown L.A. or any of our other offices throughout Southern California.
DUI murder defense is nothing at all like DUI defense
Our goal in the defense of second degree murder or manslaughter charges related to drunk driving is the same as it is in any other criminal case — to protect you from the worst potential consequences of the charge against you while working toward the most favorable possible outcome.
It's a mistake to think that the same defense and trial techniques that work in DUI cases or other murder cases will be effective in a DUI homicide case. Nobody seriously believes that a drunk driver actually intended to kill an accident victim, but California law can be interpreted to encourage a guilty verdict if the defendant intended to drive drunk.
Because the facts concerning the defendant's state of mind are crucial to the outcome of any murder case, we concentrate on our client's mental processes throughout the entire day or evening. Our ability to restore a sensible balance to the issue of your state of mind can save you from a murder conviction, even if you have prior DUIs on your record.
Call 800-972-1740 to discuss your case with a Criminal Law Specialist
Criminal trial lawyer Seymour Amster is a certified specialist in Criminal Law. He has passed the standards established by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization, in the area of Criminal Law. His commitment to your welfare is backed up by a track record of success in the toughest criminal cases.
To learn more about our ability to help you beat a DUI murder or manslaughter charge, contact the offices of Seymour I. Amster, Attorney at Law for a free consultation about your case.
