Manslaughter accusations are often at the bottom of the severity scale when it comes to crimes involving the taking of a life. Is this to say you won’t need an attorney? Quite the opposite is true. It means you’ll need an experienced lawyer who will fight tooth and nail to protect your rights and manage your case in the most efficient way possible.
It is time to call an attorney if you have been charged with manslaughter or have found that you are a suspect in a manslaughter case. Continue reading to learn why Chambers Law Firm is the best choice, then call us at 714-760-4088 to schedule a consultation.
There are several forms of manslaughter charges, and we can assist you with any of them
Manslaughter is a broad phrase that refers to any criminal killing of a person. There is no premeditation, deliberation, or forethought of malice. As a result, establishing the defendant’s state of mind is critical in proving that an act qualifies as manslaughter rather than murder.
There is no one charge for manslaughter in California. A person accused of killing someone without malice aforethought is likely to face one of the following charges:
- Involuntary manslaughter. This occurs when a person is killed while conducting another crime. The death of the victim could not have been premeditated, and the crime committed could not have been a serious offense. Involuntary manslaughter occurs when someone acts with criminal carelessness rather than just being reckless. The individual must have behaved in a reckless manner with the knowledge that they were creating a scenario that may result in the death or severe injury of another person.
- Voluntary manslaughter. This allegation pertains to a killing that occurred as a result of an intentional conduct, but for which the defendant had no premeditation. Simply said, it is a deliberate killing performed in the heat of the moment and following some kind of event in which the defendant’s judgment was clouded by intense emotion.
- Vehicular manslaughter. The manslaughter can be prosecuted as vehicular manslaughter if it was done while driving an automobile. The defendant must have committed an infraction, misdemeanor, or even a permitted conduct that was hazardous under the circumstances.
These are the most common forms of manslaughter charges. If you have been suspected of or charged with any of these crimes, you should get legal advice immediately. Requesting a free consultation with Chambers Law Firm is simple: contact us right now at 714-760-4088.
