Manslaughter may be one of the most complex violent criminal charges to understand. It is portrayed on television shows as being a lenient alternative to murder, which truly misrepresents how severe the penalties can be for manslaughter. Attorneys would agree that while it is a form of homicide considered less serious than murder, it carries with it minimum jail time for a conviction. New York manslaughter penalties include jail time, probation, parole, loss of the right to be bonded, restitution, counseling and significant fines. If you’re facing manslaughter charges, Contact the criminal defense attorney team at The Blanch Law Firm today.
As a premier New York criminal defense firm, The Blanch Law Firm has a long, successful track record of defending anyone charged with manslaughter, Homicide or any other violent crime. For example, our criminal defense attorney team has the following experience: Our client was charged with the murder of two police officers. The Blanch Law Firm aggressively defended the client and achieved the verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. Our client was charged with assault during a robbery and accused of brutally kicking the victim in the face while they were on the ground. The Blanch Law Firm was able to get all of these charges dismissed. Our Client was charged with assault after breaking the victim’s nose and orbital bone in their eye, causing permanent nerve damage. The Blanch Law Firm was able to secure a deal where our client would plead to a violation and spend no time in jail.
In creating a defense for manslaughter, an attorney must understand New York State Penal Law section 125.20 , which defines manslaughter as a Class B felony. Having spent years working in District Attorneys’ Offices, our Criminal Defense Attorney team understands both how and when Government Attorneys pursue manslaughter charges. The Blanch Law Firm’s criminal defense skill is highlighted regularly in such major media outlets as the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the NY Post, ABC News and others. The successful track record of our criminal defense attorney team includes manslaughter charges, murder charges and other homicide crimes.
If you are facing manslaughter charges or a criminal investigation for a homicide crime, contact The Blanch Law Firm today for your initial consultation – 212-736-3900.
