MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES
Federal law defines manslaughter as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. There are two kinds of manslaughter: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter is such that it occurs upon a sudden quarrel or in the heat of passion. Involuntary manslaughter occurs in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony, or in the commission in an unlawful manner, or without due caution and circumspection, of a lawful act which might produce death. 18 U.S.C. Section 1112 sets out the punishment for individuals convicted of voluntary manslaughter as fines and/or imprisonment for up to fifteen years. For those convicted of involuntary manslaughter the punishment is fines and/or imprisonment for up to eight years. Furthermore, 18 U.S.C. Section 1113 provides for punishment for anyone who even attempts to commit manslaughter, carrying a punishment of large fines and/or imprisonment of up to seven years.
Because of the life-threatening consequences of a manslaughter conviction it is important that you seek the services of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney immediately if you have been charged with or are being investigated for manslaughter. At Kestenbaum, Eisner, & Gorin, LLP, our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in criminal defense and we will work hard to provide you with a successful defense. Because of the complexity of federal laws and court systems, it is very important that your lawyer have a good amount of experience in federal court rooms. Now is not the time to entrust your case to an attorney who is ill-equipped to handle your manslaughter charges. You should contact our firm as soon as possible to be directed to a lawyer who will address your charges in a way that will positively resolve your case.