Maryland Manslaughter Charges

Skillful Maryland Manslaughter Lawyer

What has resulted in manslaughter charges may have begun with a simple altercation, a fight. But what started as a fight, ended in tragedy and now you are being held responsible. Or maybe you got behind the wheel after having too many drinks and caused a tragic accident. There are many situations that could lead to charges of manslaughter. Understanding the laws and navigating the courts is simplified when you have a Maryland manslaughter lawyer on your side.

There are two basic types of manslaughter: voluntary and vehicular. Both carry serious penalties and both also carry a heavy stigma. When you are charged with having a role in someone else's death, it can have a significant impact on your relationships and your life in general.

Voluntary Manslaughter

Voluntary manslaughter is technically a murder charge. However, manslaughter is not committed with malicious intent. Instead it's the taking of someone's life when the elements don't amount to murder. You could face this charge after getting in a fight with someone and the fight results in their accidental death. This is also the criminal charge commonly connected to crimes of passion, committed in a quick, emotional fit of rage.

In general, voluntary manslaughter carries a potential 10 year prison sentence.

Manslaughter by Vehicle

You could be facing this serious criminal charge if you are accused of causing the death of another person because of driving or operating a vehicle in a "grossly negligent manner". This offense also carries up to 10 years in prison.

Manslaughter crimes are very serious and have the potential to change the course of your life. An  attorney like the criminal defense attorneys with Price Benowitz LLP can assist you in making sense of the charges and developing a defense strategy.

From challenging the evidence against you to ensuring your side of the story is heard in court, a Maryland manslaughter attorney is your advocate when it feels like no one else in the system is on your side.