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Manslaughter

Manslaughter is defined as the unlawful murder of another individual, most frequently involving carelessness or recklessness. It is different from homicide, which may consist of planning, premeditation, and cruel aforethought. For instance, vehicular manslaughter is when an offender is impaired or drunk and fatally harms another individual while operating a motor vehicle. Although the accused individual in this crime did not purposely kill another human being, he or she will still be held liable and may face a manslaughter conviction, with accompanies penalties, as a result of his or her negligence.

Have you or someone you know been arrested for manslaughter? Our criminal defense attorneys are here to help! Contact a criminal defense attorney today—whether you are in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, or anywhere else in the country, there is a local attorney ready to represent you.

Other examples of violent crimes that our criminal defense lawyers represent clients during include, but are not limited to the following:

• Homicide
• Sex crimes
• Battery
• Weapon crimes
• Armed robbery
• Attempted murder
• Manslaughter
• Resisting arrest
• Juvenile crimes
• Arson
• Child abuse

Manslaughter itself is separated into two separate categories, involuntary and voluntary. Voluntary manslaughter can be defined as the murder of another person, but for some reason, the individual who committed the crime was provoked into doing so. This can also be referred to as a “crime of passion,” in which an individual is reacting to in the moment to a specific situation. Involuntary manslaughter, however, is often defined as killing another individual but unintentionally and during an accident.

Are you or a loved one facing charges for manslaughter? This type of charge can lead to serious consequences. Our criminal defense lawyers are here to help fight for the best outcome possible in your case. Contact a criminal defense attorney in your area today to learn more about obtaining legal representation.

Did you know?
In certain situations, there may be a fine line between manslaughter and homicide.
Whether you are charged with the crime and the extent of consequences you may face will depend on the specific details of your case as well as on your lawyer’s ability to safeguard your rights and to negotiate with the prosecution for lesser penalties, or perhaps have the charges dropped completely.