Hollywood Manslaughter Defense Attorneys
At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt we have established excellent relationships over the past 35 years with both law enforcement and law officials throughout the Hollywood area. We know that being accused of manslaughter can be devastating and will negative results without the proper legal representation. We have heard about it time and time again, people who hire an inexperienced attorney and then end up with maximum penalties. Our law firm is widely recognized and respected by our colleagues for our qualifications and outstanding outcomes. Hiring a Hollywood manslaughter lawyer from the Law Offices of James E. Blatt will offer you the opportunity to receive the successful outcome that you deserve.
Manslaughter occurs when someone is killed without premeditation or planning ahead of time. There are three forms of the crime of manslaughter that may be committed. All three are completely different from one another due to the unique circumstances of each offense. The first form of manslaughter is voluntary manslaughter, and this is the killing of a human being with intent. The second form is involuntary manslaughter and this occurs when a person kills another unintentionally or accidentally. The third and final form is vehicular manslaughter, and this involves a motor vehicle that is being operated recklessly or negligently, often as a result of drunk driving. Vehicular manslaughter is a form of involuntary manslaughter, but in some cases if the reckless driving was premeditated, this may classify as murder.
Hollywood, California Criminal Defense Lawyers
Penalties that you may face due to a manslaughter conviction can be very harsh. Manslaughter is typically charged as a felony offense due to the seriousness of the crime. In addition, depending on the form of manslaughter that you have been charged with, and whether or not you have been convicted of a criminal offense in the past 10 years, you may receive a strike under the California’s Three Strikes Law. The following are penalties that you may face for involuntary manslaughter, voluntary manslaughter or vehicular manslaughter in California:
Involuntary Manslaughter
- 2-4 years imprisonment
- Large monetary fines
- Community service
- Probation
Voluntary Manslaughter
- 3 - 11 years imprisonment
- Large monetary fines
- Community service
- Probation
Vehicular Manslaughter
- Up to 10 years imprisonment
- Large monetary fines
- Community service
- Probation
- Driver’s license suspension or revocation
- Points on driving record
Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter Defense Attorneys
We understand how hopeless you may feel when your freedom is at stake and your future is unknown. Contact a Hollywood manslaughter lawyer at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt today in order to get a consultation and see how we can protect your rights. Our criminal defense attorneys offer superior legal advice, service and guidance. We offer a high level of dedication and commitment for clients facing what may be their last chance at the life they have known. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt our attorneys will start right away with their own investigation to challenge the charges against you. Our Hollywood manslaughter attorneys always look to have charges lowered or dismissed entirely whenever possible. Contact us today at: 1-818-986-4180.
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