New York City Manslaughter Attorney
Trust in a Firm with 60+ Years of Experience
At the Law Offices of Daniel A. Hochheiser, we have gained a reputation
for our many impressive victories at trial. If you have been accused of
committing manslaughter, your legal situation is serious. The penalties
imposed will be life-changing, and as a defendant, your choice of legal
firms to represent you could not be more important. Both of our attorneys
worked as former prosecutors, giving them a deep insight into how to navigate
the system and get results.
As extremely talented criminal trial lawyers, one has even been listed
as one of New York's
Best Lawyers. The criminal charge of manslaughter must be handled with the utmost care
and professionalism. Contact the firm immediately if you have been charged
with manslaughter or are the target of a police investigation in a manslaughter
case. The earlier the firm initiates strategic defense actions, the better
it could be for you.
Penalties for Manslaughter in New York
There are several levels of manslaughter charges, each carrying different
penalties.
The prosecutor is likely to seek the full sentence if you are accused of
any of the following:
- First Degree Manslaughter – Class B Felony
- Second Degree Manslaughter – Class C Felony
- First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter – Class B Felony
- Second Degree Aggravated Manslaughter – Class C Felony
The penalties imposed for first degree manslaughter can include up to 25
years in state prison. Second degree manslaughter carries a penalty of
up to 15 years in state prison. There are mandatory minimum periods of
incarceration for any conviction. You need an experienced lawyer to help
you avoid conviction, or to take legal action to get the charges dismissed
or reduced.
Possible Defenses to Manslaughter Charges
There is a great deal of attention placed upon whether you intended to
commit the act of manslaughter, or if it was involuntary. You may be completely
innocent and be facing a case of mistaken identity, or you may have been
acting in self-defense. No matter what happened, the quality of your defense
counsel is likely the most important factor in a verdict.
With years serving in the criminal justice system, it is clear to us that
a defendant without professional counsel is far more likely to be convicted,
and to be sentenced to the maximum. The first action is for us to fully
review the facts in your case. We are extremely qualified, and well-equipped
to craft a defense strategy with a better chance of success at trial.
Call us today for the professional legal assistance you need to fight a charge of manslaughter
in New York City, Scarsdale, Westchester, Bronx, or Manhattan.