York County, PA Manslaughter Lawyer

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Manslaughter

If you or someone you love is accused of committing manslaughter, the danger of losing your freedom is very real. A conviction for manslaughter can lead to a long prison sentence. If you are under investigation, make sure you contact our York criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Ilkhanoff & Silverstein has decades of experience helping York and Lancaster County residents defend their rights and future with a thorough criminal defense strategy. Our firm is dedicated to each client and will do everything to help them conclude their matter in the most beneficial way possible. If you need our help, contact Ilkhanoff & Silverstein for a consultation today.

Levels of Manslaughter

There are two types of manslaughter charges, both of which are felonies. Voluntary manslaughter is the charge filed when a person has killed another in the heat of passion, such as in a sudden (but unplanned) fight. As murder charges are related to malice aforethought, a sudden fit of rage when provoked that leads to a death is likely to be charged as voluntary manslaughter.

The potential penalties include up to 20 years in state prison. Involuntary manslaughter is different in that the death occurred unintentionally. This is the charge filed when an act of reckless or gross negligence caused an accident in which another party was killed. To prove that the person was grossly or recklessly negligent, it must be established that the act that led to the death was not what another reasonable person would be expected to do in similar circumstances.

Involuntary Manslaughter

There are various types of deaths that could lead to charges of involuntary manslaughter, including cases of:

  • Reckless driving
  • Drunk driving
  • Neglect/abuse of a child
  • Withholding medical treatment that resulted in another’s death

At Ilkhanoff & Silverstein, our criminal defense team has the approach that has been proven to be successful in numerous cases – we are aggressive, committed and we carefully plan out how to best defend our clients.

Contact our firm to discuss your matter with an experienced criminal defense attorney

We are responsive, effective criminal defense attorneys. We care about your case, your future and your freedom on a personal level. Our firm recognizes the significant impact of these cases. We work closely with each client to prepare a tailored legal strategy that helps conclude their case by mitigating the impact of the charges or having them dismissed altogether. If you are in need of our services, please contact Ilkhanoff & Silverstein for a consultation.

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