Ventura Student Faces Murder Charges
Ventura Student Faces Murder Charges
McInerney ties to a neo-Nazi supporter were also cited in the judge's decision. At the hearing last Wednesday, Riley also added a special circumstance of lying in wait for Larry King, 15. King was shot twice in the head during a computer class. King was openly gay and wore makeup, earrings and high heels to school. Ventura County prosecutors have offered a 25-year plea deal to McInerney's attorneys but they have not yet accepted it. Without the plea bargain, McInerney faces more than 53 years in prison.
McInerney's attorneys say they will attempt to have the case moved back to the juvenile court on appeal, saying that prosecutors had abused their discretion by charging McInerney as an adult.
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Murder in California can result in the death penalty or life imprisonment. No charge on the books is more serious. In addition, convictions for serious felonies such as murder can lead to additional three strikes penalties under California law. That's why it's imperative to have an aggressive criminal defense attorney who will fight to get the charges against you dismissed or reduced to a level below the three-strikes threshold. Don't risk your freedom. Contact Robert Helfend today for a free consultation on your serious felony case.
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