Riverside Manslaughter Defense Lawyer
Aggressive Advocacy. Proven Results.
Although it is a lesser charge than murder, manslaughter is an extremely
serious crime. A conviction can result in a sentence of up to 11 years
in prison.
If you have been charged with manslaughter, or if you were involved in
any type of incident that involved the death of another person, please
contact one of our experienced Riverside manslaughter defense attorneys at
Blumenthal Law Offices as soon as possible.
Defining Manslaughter
Following are the three main types of manslaughter and examples of actions
that may result in these criminal charges:
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Voluntary manslaughter — Can occur during a quarrel or in the heat of passion: You hit
someone during an argument. He falls, hits his head on the curb, and later
dies of a brain injury. Or, angry at a crying infant, you shake the baby
to make him or quiet. The child dies of shaken baby syndrome.
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Involuntary manslaughter — Involves negligence: While cleaning your gun, it goes off accidentally,
killing a passerby. Or, while working on the roof of your friend's
house, you accidentally bump him. He falls off the roof and dies.
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Vehicular manslaughter — Negligence behind the wheel: While driving and talking on a cell
phone, you strike and kill a pedestrian. Or, you are involved in a fatal
accident while driving under the influence.
How We Can Help
The prosecution may charge that the death occurred because you displayed
gross negligence, acted in the heat of passion, or without using due caution.
Our
Riverside murder defense attorneys will work to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed. We will
thoroughly investigate your case, call in appropriate experts, and explore
all possible defense strategies.
Was the death caused by an accident? Were you defending yourself or a loved
one against a real or perceived threat of harm? Were you provoked to action?
We will closely examine the facts of the case, as well as your personal
history, and construct a strong defense.
Let Us Explore Your Options with You: (951) 682-5110
To discuss your circumstances, please don't delay. In all criminal
defense cases, especially manslaughter, time is of essence. Let our Riverside
criminal defense attorneys explore your options with you immediately.
Call us any time of day and speak to a live person!