Manslaughter Defense Attorney in Fort Lauderdale

Voluntary, Involuntary and Vehicular Manslaughter Charges

There are three forms of manslaughter: voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter occurs when there is the intent to kill another, but without malice aforethought or preplanning. It is a less serious offense than murder and typically takes place in the “heat of passion”. Involuntary manslaughter involves an unintentional death and often occurs when someone is killed due to another's negligent actions. Vehicular manslaughter is committed while driving a vehicle; often the end result of DUI (driving under the influence). If you have been charged with any of these crimes it is crucial that you contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal lawyer immediately to protect your rights.

All three manslaughter charges can have very serious penalties which can include:

• Maximum 15 to 30 year prison sentence
• Steep fines
• Suspended or revoked driver’s license
• Community service
• Probation
• Parole
• Conviction on criminal record for life

Manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor offense, all the way up to a 1st degree felony depending on the circumstances that surround your case. If you have been charged with manslaughter in Fort Lauderdale or any of the surrounding areas, please contact the Law Office of Marshall Geisser to discuss your case with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer. We have over 20 years of experience representing clients just like you within the criminal justice system. We are highly educated in state and federal law and understand that your case will need a very strong defense. When you work with our firm, you are providing yourself with a powerful legal defender.

Fort Lauderdale Manslaughter Defense Lawyer

Manslaughter is often committed by an individual who has no prior criminal record. Often, the situation may have been accidental or in self-defense and it appeared to law enforcement to be a criminal act. It is the firm's goal to provide you with substantial legal resources, guidance and an aggressive legal approach to ensure that your legal rights are well-protected. We take our job very seriously and fight aggressively to maintain our clients' freedom. You can contact our firm today to schedule a free meeting with a criminal defense attorney to discuss the allegations against you. Also, during this time our attorney can inform you of your legal rights and how you can be assisted in a defense of this very serious legal charge.

When you hire an experienced attorney for your case, you will be providing yourself with the opportunity of reaching the best possible outcome. A skilled attorney will know exactly how to handle this type of situation in order to protect your future.

Contact a Fort Lauderdale manslaughter defense attorney at our firm if you are seeking a powerful criminal defense lawyer to protect you.