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Los Angeles Manslaughter Defense Attorneys

Voluntary & Involuntary Manslaughter Lawyers in Southern California

Manslaughter is defined as the unlawful, but unplanned, killing of another human being. It is generally broken down into two categories: voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter is a homicide which takes place when the offender had the intention to cause death or bodily injury. Involuntary manslaughter occurs when a killing takes place due to negligence or recklessness, without the intention to kill or cause bodily injury. Another form of involuntary manslaughter is vehicular manslaughter which has the same definition as involuntary manslaughter but the use of a motor vehicle is involved, and it is most often the result of a death that occurs due to DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated).

If you are convicted of manslaughter in the state of California you will be facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge. You can also be sentenced to jail or a state prison, fines, probation and a mark on your criminal record for life. Trying to represent yourself in court can have drastic negative effects on your criminal case. Do not go it alone! Your best chance at freedom and a positive outcome for a manslaughter charge is to hire a board-certified criminal defense attorney who carries superior qualifications and an excellent case history.

California Criminal Defense and Vehicular Manslaughter Attorneys

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, we work to provide you with an excellent attorney-client relationship and will work diligently and quickly when it comes to defending your rights. Your attorney at our firm will give your case the crucial personal attention it needs, and will spend time with you to make sure that you have a clear understanding of your case and that you know what steps we intend to take to protect you and your future. Your dedicated criminal defense lawyer will work to resolve all legal issues against you and will attempt to have the charges against you lowered or dismissed entirely.

At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our lawyers provide criminal defense to those accused of voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter in Southern California: Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Clarita, Ventura, Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.

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The case was argued and won before the United States Supreme Court. In this case the Supreme Court established for the first time in our nation’s history, a standard for applying the 8th Amendment’s...
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