Carmel Manslaughter Attorney
Unintentional killings are a traumatic and life-altering experience for all involved parties. Those accused of manslaughter or murder face severe legal penalties that can span from months to life in prison. Not to mention, the social stigma involved with being charged with manslaughter can significantly affect your life, especially if you’re convicted.
Don’t take chances with inexperienced attorneys if you’ve been accused of Manslaughter in Carmel. The aggressive, board-certified attorneys of The Criminal Defense team at Baldwin, Perry & Wiley know what it takes to defend your rights successfully. Contact our criminal lawyer in Carmel today to discuss your legal options.
Why Choose Our Manslaughter Lawyer in Carmel?
When your back is against the wall, you need legal counsel you can trust. The Criminal Defense Team consists of former prosecutors who understand the tactics and strategies the state will employ to convict you. We’ll anticipate these strategies from the start and develop a comprehensive defense strategy to position you for the best possible legal outcome.
Our legal team has over a century of combined experience that we will use to defend your case. In addition to our extensive experience, we have some of the very few board-certified trial specialists in the state of Indiana. Our team will work hand in hand on your case, using the expertise of multiple board-certified specialists who focus exclusively on criminal law. With us, you’ll know your case is in the hands of the state’s most competent and dedicated criminal defense team.
What is Manslaughter in Indiana?
Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a person without the intent to kill or with the intent to cause serious bodily injury. The difference between murder and manslaughter is that manslaughter perpetrators did not have the intent to kill. Indiana recognizes two distinct types of manslaughter.
Voluntary Manslaughter
Voluntary manslaughter involves situations where an individual knowingly or intentionally kills another human being, acting out of passion or anger before having time to calm down. Consider a situation where a husband returns from the military to find his wife having an extramarital affair upon his return. In a fit of sudden rage, the husband uses his handgun to shoot the wife and her lover. In this situation, the husband may properly be charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Involuntary Manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter is defined as the unintentional killing of a person or fetus due to reckless or criminally negligent conduct. While unintentional, involuntary manslaughter still carries severe penalties, such as six years behind bars and up to $10,000 in fines. Examples of involuntary manslaughter include causing death while excessively speeding, causing death while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, causing death while committing a level 5 or 6 felony that poses serious bodily risks, or committing a battery that causes death.
Don’t Jeopardize Your Future. Contact a Manslaughter Lawyer in Carmel Today.
Putting your case in the hands of any other defense team is a risk you can’t afford to take. The Criminal Defense Team at Baldwin, Perry & Wiley P.C. has the specialized skills you need to achieve the best possible outcome in your Carmel manslaughter case. Contact us today at (317) 687-8326 to take the first step in building a strong defense to your charges.