Ugly Better Actor Accused of Murder

Posted on: November 23, 2010 at 6:59 p.m.

Michael Brea, an actor who appears on the show "Ugly Betty" has been accused of holding his mother hostage and murdering her with a samurai sword while screaming Bible passages. Brea, who has also appeared in the movie "Step-Up 3-D" and was the face of the Coca-Cola: Full Throttle campaign, was fingered by neighbors and police for committing this crime in Brooklyn. Neighbors claimed to have heard Brea running through the home, chasing his mother around, yelling "repent, repent, repent" before they called 911 and the police got to the scene. When police arrived, they allegedly encountered a mentally disturbed 31 year old Brea who was combative toward the first responders, and police had to taser the man as a result in order to subdue him. The mother, 55 year old Yannick Brea, was dead when police got to the scene. Michael Brea is a native New Yorker, has a twin brother and opened a Subway restaurant in Brooklyn in 2007. Obviously, any Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney who works on this case will have his hands full.

Defending someone accused of a violent crime is extremely difficult, especially in a situation such as this with witnesses to the alleged crime living right next door to the crime scene. Having a skilled, knowledgeable Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney working with you throughout the process can be the difference between handing your life over to the courts and being free from jail. A violent crime such as this in California would bring a minimum life sentence and possibly the death penalty. Even being a high profile and seemingly wealthy individual would not stop the courts from handing down the death penalty. Hiring a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney could literally be the difference between life and death.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a violent crime such as murder, attempted murder, assault, sexual assault, or assault with a deadly weapon, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP. Our team of lawyers has over 50 years of combined legal experience, defending people in even the most complex and seemingly hopeless situations. Our track record of success my not guarantee the perfect verdict, but our lawyers possess the knowledge, skill and background needed to provided the best defense possible. Contact us today at 877-781-1570 for your initial consultation.

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