San Francisco Manslaughter Attorneys

Voluntary Manslaughter & Involuntary Manslaughter Lawyers in San Francisco, California

Manslaughter is the killing of another human being without premeditation or malice aforethought. Depending on the circumstances of the crime a person will be charged with either voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter is an intentional killing and is an automatic felony offense. Involuntary manslaughter however is not intentional, but is the result of a person’s extreme negligence and reckless behavior. Involuntary manslaughter is typically charged as a low level felony or a possibly misdemeanor offense.

If you or a loved one is under investigation by law enforcement for the commission of manslaughter in San Francisco it is very important that you speak with an attorney immediately. A San Francisco manslaughter attorney will understand the charges that you may be up against and how to protect your legal rights. At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we represent clients charged with violent crimes, including manslaughter. We offer our clients outstanding defense tactics, legal skill, and excellent representation throughout every step of the criminal court process.

San Francisco Violent Crimes Attorneys

In addition to voluntary or involuntary manslaughter charges, if a person is killed due to negligence, recklessness, or an extreme disregard for human life while driving a motor vehicle, a person can face vehicular manslaughter charges. Please contact us today if you or a loved one faces any type of manslaughter charges. As professional San Francisco manslaughter attorneys we will protect your legal rights while we make every effort to obtain a case win. It is critical that we begin our own investigation into the charges that you may face immediately so that every effort can be made to obtain evidence that may benefit you and your manslaughter case.

Penalties for Manslaughter in California

Voluntary Manslaughter

• 3 to 11 Years in Prison
• Large Monetary fines
• Community Service
• Probation
• Parole

Involuntary Manslaughter

• 2 to 4 Years in Prison
• Large Monetary fines
• Community Service
• Probation
• Parole

Vehicular Manslaughter

• Up to 10 Years to Life Imprisonment
• Large Monetary Fines
• Community Service
• Probation
• Parole
• Driver’s License Suspension/Revocation
• Driving School
• Possible DUI Classes
• Possible Alcohol/Drug Screening/Rehabilitation/Counseling

Need a San Francisco manslaughter lawyer? Contact our firm today!