If you or someone in your family is facing a murder or attempted murder charge in Southwest Riverside County, the case will be filed at the Southwest Justice Center and prosecuted by the Riverside County District Attorney’s office — and these are the most serious charges California recognizes. They are also more legally complex than…
What Is Manslaughter? Manslaughter is a form of homicide, which occurs when one human being kills another. The main difference between murder and manslaughter is that the defendant in a manslaughter case, typically has not planned or premeditated to kill somebody. In California, three types of manslaughter charges may find you in court: voluntary, involuntary…
We’re in the middle of a high-stakes case where our office is helping a 20-year-old mother who is charged with conspiracy to commit murder. If convicted, she could spend the rest of her life in prison. If interested in reading news articles about the case, click on the links below. For The Press Enterprise click…
California state law describes involuntary manslaughter as the unintentional killing that occurs while committing a non-violent crime or reckless behavior that resulted in the death of another human being. In the latter case, the reckless conduct takes place during legal activities. In California, the crimes of vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter are separate matters that…
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in San Bernardino, following a fight with another man over a woman. The incident occurred early the morning of Friday, Oct. 3. San Bernardino police said they were summoned to an address in the 700 block of East Orange Show Road around 7:30…
All of Riverside County was incensed to hear of the attempt on the life of two police officers on Friday, Aug. 21. We all abhor violence, of course, and many of us have a heightened respect and appreciation for police officers. In a situation like this, it’s natural to want closure. That may be why…
Recently in Riverside, a 17-year-old boy admitted to causing the death of his 11-year-old half-brother. According to news reports, he was initially charged with murder, but a deal with prosecutors brought the charge down to voluntary manslaughter. Under California law, what does voluntary manslaughter mean? First off, it’s important to note that in most cases…
Recently in Murrieta, a man allegedly shot and killed his wife in their home. According to local news reports, he then transported her body to an off-site storage locker, returned to the home and set it on fire. Once the house was on fire, he called 911 and said his wife was trapped inside. When…
A high-profile murder case that recently made the news involves a USC graduate student who died from injuries allegedly sustained during a beating and attempted robbery. So far, four people have been arrested and charged in this case, all of them teenagers. Two of the teenagers are 18 and 19; the other two are juveniles,…
Police in San Bernardino, California claim they have a suspect in custody following a triple- murder, which occurred Friday morning (May 16) outside a hookah lounge in Southern California. According to The Riverside Press Enterprise, a Moreno Valley man with supposed gang ties is the prime suspect in this case. In a recent news release,…
Authorities suspect foul play in the death of a San Bernardino man. According to the Press Enterprise, a 61-year-old man was reported missing on Wednesday, March 12. He was found dead a short time later. When authorities investigated this man’s disappearance and death, they found his vehicle and “other evidence” that led them to believe…
The mother of Menifee teenager who has been accused of killing his sibling has vowed to stand by her son, no matter what. The 16-year-old boy is accused of murdering his younger brother, who was last seen the night of July 6, 2013. Hundreds of volunteers participated in a search-and-rescue effort before it was learned…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
