Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Murder Charge

If a U.S. Citzen murders an alien (immigrant or non U.S. Citzen) would that person be charged with murdering an alien? Why?


Asked on 5/27/08, 1:46 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jeffrey Gerber Law Office of R. Jeffrey Gerber

Re: Murder Charge

The fact that the person who was killed was an alien is not of much consequence. If they can prove murder your friend is in some serious trouble. Needs legal help.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 2:31 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Murder Charge

The defendant would be charged with murder for taking any life.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 2:00 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Murder Charge

The citizenship of the victim is irrelevant. As far as the law is concerned, murdering a foreigner is no different from murdering an American.

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Answered on 5/27/08, 2:18 am


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