Chicago Manslaughter Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a crime in Chicago, you owe it to yourself to obtain the best criminal defense representation possible.

To learn more about your legal rights, contact the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg today.

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Classified as a “Class 3 felony,” manslaughter is defined as the act of killing another individual without intent (involuntary manslaughter) or with intent accompanied by mitigation circumstances (voluntary manslaughter). When such acts are committed while a person is operating a car, sea vessel, snowmobile or any motorized vessel, the charge is referred to as reckless homicide or vehicular manslaughter. Should an individual be convicted of manslaughter or reckless homicide, he/she may face between 2 to 5 years in state prison, along with a fine up to $25,000.

Chicago Manslaughter Attorneys are Necessary

Given such severe consequences, it's essential that those charged with any type of manslaughter secure the services of a skilled criminal defense lawyer who can help them build the strongest possible defense so they can move through the legal system as efficiently and favorably as possible. In Chicago, IL, Mr. Andrew M. Weisberg is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who is passionate about aggressive defending the rights of the accused.

If you’re dealing with a manslaughter charge in Chicago, contact Mr. Weisberg for a case evaluation during which he will provide the following:

• Comprehensive evaluation of your case
• Professional advice regarding the best manner in which to move forward
• Honest outline of all the possible outcomes

Voluntary Manslaughter vs. Involuntary Manslaughter

Voluntary manslaughter charges are filed when a person is accused of intentionally killing another human being, however the charge is considered less serious than murder due to certain mitigating circumstances, which may include any event that:

• Provokes an individual to lose control and become irrational
• Causes the accused to honestly but unreasonably believe that he needed to use deadly force to defend himself
• Causes the accused to experience a diminished mental state

In contrast, involuntary manslaughter charges are filed when a murder occurs without any intent. Involuntary manslaughter may be classified as either:

• Constructive manslaughter, in which the accused allegedly kills someone accidentally while committing a different crime
• Criminally negligent manslaughter, in which a death results from serious negligence, willful blindness from the accused or the refusal to act when there is a duty to do so
• Vehicular manslaughter, in which a death is caused while the accused is driving any type of motorized vehicle. Should the accused also be intoxicated while committing the crime, (s)he can be charged with homicide

For more information or to discuss your circumstances with an experienced criminal lawyer in Chicago, contact Mr. Weisberg today.