Murder/Manslaughter

Northern California Murder Defense Attorneys

The unlawful taking of another person’s life — whether it is called murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, or homicide — is among the most serious of all crimes. The punishments for these crimes are generally severe and will have an impact that lasts far into your future. The Northern California murder defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien vigorously defend these cases with vast experience, intelligence, creativity, and forceful advocacy.

Punishments for these crimes range from county jail time and fixed state prison sentences of 15 or 25 years to life in state prison. For "special circumstance" killings, the punishment may be life without possibility of parole or the death penalty. The firm offers a wealth of innovative experience in the defense of homicide cases of all kinds, including:

• Manslaughter
• Voluntary and involuntary manslaughter
• Vehicular manslaughter
• Drunk driving murder
• First degree murder
• Second degree murder
• Capital crimes

Since 1982, murder defense lawyer Timothy B. Rien has developed an in-depth knowledge of the circumstances and situations that often lead to charges for murder. He has seen cases of police killings, multiple murders, witness killings, and people with prior convictions being accused of further violent crimes. Whatever the situation, the Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien can help the accused deal with the prosecution and tell their side of the story.

Talk to an Experienced Murder Defense Lawyer Right Away

For people who have been accused of a death penalty crime, it is important to have an attorney familiar with these complex cases. The Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien are recognized for excellence in delivering the highest quality advocacy in capital murder cases, the most serious and complex of all criminal litigation. When someone is the suspect of a homicide investigation, it is important to obtain the services of a lawyer as soon as possible. An accused person cannot afford to make a mistake when facing legal prosecution for a capital crime.

Preparation is vital to preparing a defense. Mr. Rien draws on state-of-the-art forensic technologies and experts to assist in building the most effective defense possible. While the needs of each case vary, the Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien have at its disposal experts in:

• Forensic accounting
• Ballistics and firearms
• Fiber analysis
• DNA analysis, including blood, saliva, and hair samples
• Fingerprint, footprint and tool mark identification 
• Pathology
• Serology
• Effects of drugs and alcohol
• Psychiatry and psychology
• Pharmacology
• Polygraph analysis
• Toxicology
• Voice and eye-witness identification
• Accident reconstruction
• Many other disciplines calling for specialized training and experience.

Contact a Northern California murder defense attorney today to schedule a free initial consultation. The Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien can defend clients against charges of murder, manslaughter, or other related offenses.

Northern California Murder Defense Attorneys
San Francisco Homicide Lawyers

The Northern California murder defense attorney at the Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien provide murder, homicide defense, vehicular manslaughter, death penalty crimes, and manslaughter legal services to clients in the San Francisco Bay area and the California Central Valley region, including Pleasanton, Livermore, Hayward, Fremont, Dublin, San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Oakdale, Richmond, San Jose, Tracy, Modesto, Antioch, Stockton, Marin County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Solano County, Contra Costa County, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, and throughout all of California and nationwide.