Aggravated Manslaughter

Palm Beach Aggravated Manslaughter Criminal Defense Attorney

Manslaughter is often thought of as an accidental killing; aggravated manslaughter is a more serious form of manslaughter. Circumstances that would normally result in a manslaughter charge may lead to an aggravated manslaughter charge when the victim is elderly, disabled, a child or an emergency services worker, including a law enforcement officer. In all of these cases, the death must come through “culpable negligence,” which means the behavior at issue must be so careless that it rises to the level of a crime.

An aggravated manslaughter charge raises an ordinary manslaughter charge from a second-degree felony to a first-degree felony, meaning those convicted face up to 30 years in prison. However, there is often a fine line between aggravated manslaughter and other criminal charges that may be more appropriate for individual situations. A good Fort Lauderdale aggravated manslaughter criminal defense lawyer can find many potential avenues of defense.

If you or a loved one is charged with aggravated manslaughter, don’t wait another moment to consult an experienced Miami-Dade aggravated manslaughter criminal defense lawyer. For a free, confidential consultation on your case and your legal rights, you can call South Florida aggravated manslaughter criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading; see Florida Statue 782.07 Manslaughter.