Los Angeles Manslaughter Lawyers

Accused of Manslaughter in Los Angeles? California Penal Code 192

If you or a loved one has been arrested or faces manslaughter charges in California, the next move you make can literally mean the difference between freedom and prison. It can mean the difference between being able to live life on your terms and living under the watchful eye of prison guards. It can mean the difference between being able to earn a living and being unable to get a job, hold on to your professional credentials, or even rent an apartment.

Penalties

In California, a manslaughter conviction carries severe penalties, such as:

  • For voluntary manslaughter, a prison sentence of up to eleven years.
  • For involuntary manslaughter, a prison sentence of up to four years.
  • For vehicular manslaughter, a prison sentence of up to ten years.
  • A fine of up to $10,000.
  • A prohibition against owning or possessing a firearm – for LIFE.

The police and prosecutor are NOT on your side, but fortunately for you, defense attorney Chad Lewin, and our team ARE on your side. With our help, you or your loved one will have every possible advantage in fighting the California criminal justice system, in protecting your future, and in getting your charges reduced or dropped.

We have thousands of case victories in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Ventura Counties. Our managing partner, attorney Chad Lewin, is a tenacious, experienced, winning defense lawyer who is respected tremendously by prosecutors and by California judges. Our courtroom relationships – built by THOUSANDS of victories in these courts on behalf of people like you – give you a huge advantage. And you need every advantage possible when fighting manslaughter charges in the California criminal justice system. Remember, you are fighting to protect your future. We will take advantage of the law and use the best defense strategies possible to protect your innocence and your future! ALL of your rights will be protected, and we will NOT stop until we have secured your freedom and achieved the BEST possible outcome for you or your loved ones.

Defenses

Examples of the defenses we may use in your manslaughter case include:

  • You acted in self-defense.
  • You acted in the defense of other people.
  • The killing was accidental and unforseeable.
  • The police don’t have enough evidence against you.
  • The police arrested the wrong person.
  • The eyewitness account is unreliable.

Without the most aggressive, experienced, winning Los Angeles defense lawyer fighting for you, your conviction could result in the end of your life as you know it. The LAST thing you need is a manslaughter conviction on your record, as this will permanently ruin your reputation and impact your entire future.

Often times, we can stop police investigations before you EVER get charged with a crime. (If you have NOT been formally charged, but you are being accused and/or investigated, read more about how we get involved with pre-file investigations.) Remember, do NOT speak to police, investigators, or detectives about your case. Anything you tell them CAN be used against you in a court of law. Prosecutors WILL NOT BE LENIENT with you because you’re “being nice.” It doesn’t work that way.

If you’ve been charged with manslaughter in Los Angeles, time is of the essence! Every minute you wait matters, so call Los Angeles defense attorney Chad Lewin at Lewin Law Group immediately for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL consultation at (800) 458-1488. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you or your loved ones.