Ines Gavran
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Criminal Defence Lawyer defends manslaughter charges – Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, North York
Manslaughter is one of the most serious charges under the Criminal Code. A conviction will leave serious consequences on your life and liberty. If the police are investigating you, it will be in your interest to obtain legal advice from a knowledgeable criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible and before meeting with the police. Where a person is charged with murder, it is possible to reduce the murder charge to manslaughter if the death was caused in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation. However, this is highly dependent on the circumstances of the case. Ms. Gavran fearlessly advocates for individuals charged with any criminal offence, including murder and manslaughter charges and zealously seeks to advance any available defences at trial.
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What is Manslaughter?
Under section 234 of the Criminal Code, manslaughter is defined as culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide. Evidently, the definition of manslaughter is not straightforward and requires explanation of culpable homicide, murder, and infanticide. The most common case of culpable homicide is when a person who causes the death of another either by means of an unlawful act, such as assault (visit our “assault” page for more information) or by criminal negligence. It is the type of homicide where the person committing the act intended to cause the death or bodily harm of another knowing that his or her act is likely to cause death to that person. A person can also be charged with manslaughter if by threats, deception or fear of violence, causes another person to do something that causes that person’s death, or by willful frightening, in case of a child or sick person, causes the death of that child or person. Infanticide is when a female person causes the death of her newly-born child and has not fully recovered from the effects of child birth. A person can be charged with manslaughter if they cause the death of another person by means of an unlawful act or by negligence that reaches a criminal standard, but the circumstances of their case does not meet the legal requirements of murder or infanticide. Generally, a person will be charged with manslaughter if they did not have intent to cause death or serious injury that could lead to death, but they had intent to commit the unlawful act that led to the death of another, such as an assault.
Punishment for manslaughter
In cases where a firearm is used to commit a manslaughter, the minimum punishment is 4 years of imprisonment and a maximum of life in prison. In all other cases, there is no minimum penalty, however a person convicted of manslaughter may be liable for imprisonment for life.
At Gavran Criminal Defence, our philosophy is that dedication, attention to detail, well prepared strategy and effective advocacy is what secures the best results.
If you are charged with manslaughter, call Gavran Criminal Defence immediately at (647) 624-6324 to schedule your initial consultation.
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