Category Archive: Manslaughter/Murder

When Can You Face Manslaughter Charges?
1 month ago by Brian
There are two types of homicide offenses in Minnesota: Murder and manslaughter, with manslaughter being the less severe charge. However, because the loss o...
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Prosecutor Have to Prove for Involuntary Manslaughter?
2 months ago by Brian
Involuntary manslaughter is the act of causing a victim’s death because of gross negligence or reckless behavior. Involuntary manslaughter is different from...
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1st and 2nd Degree Manslaughter?
5 months ago by Brian
The loss of human life is a tragic event, and the law takes this seriously. Because these killings occur under various circumstances, some that are justified a...
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First-Degree Manslaughter Charges in Minnesota
5 months ago by Justin M. Schiks
While a manslaughter charge is not as serious as murder, it is still one of the most serious criminal charges you can face. However, manslaughter charges are...
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Former Police Officer Guilty of Manslaughter
6 months ago by Brian
Those convicted of manslaughter in Minnesota face a sentence of up to 15 years in prison for first-degree convictions and ten years for second-degree. Anyone f...
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What’s Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter?
6 months ago by Justin M. Schiks
Murder and manslaughter are different crimes. Murder is the intentional killing of a human being. Manslaughter does not involve the intent to kill. In Minnesot...
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What are the sentences for Manslaughter in Minnesota?
7 months ago by Molli Meyer
What is manslaughter? "Manslaughter is an unlawful killing that doesn’t involve malice aforethought—intent to seriously harm or kill, or extreme, reckless...
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Penalties for Violent Felonies!
9 months ago by Brian
Minnesota does not divide felony crimes into different classes as many other states do. Instead, the state law provides the maximum penalty, meaning the maximu...
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Should You Plead Guilty to Manslaughter Charges?
2 years ago by Brian
In some instances, you may be able to assert a legal defense to a manslaughter charge. If the evidence against you is strong, you might consider pleading gui...
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What is Second-Degree Manslaughter?
2 years ago by Justin M. Schiks
Second-degree manslaughter charges in Minnesota are serious and can lead to fines of several thousands of dollars and years in prison. These charges apply to ...
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