In cases of alleged manslaughter or vehicular homicide, the key question is often this: Was a person's death a genuine accident? Or was it a crime committed by someone whose actions directly or indirectly caused the crime? A successful defense of a suspect in a manslaughter or vehicular homicide case may demonstrate that the incident was a matter of negligence or recklessness rather than criminal in nature.
Boyle, Autry & Murphy is a well-established Pennsylvania criminal defense law firm with a strong track record of favorable case outcomes, including some complex and challenging legal matters. While no particular result can be guaranteed in your manslaughter defense case, you can be assured that you will receive a vigorous defense of your rights and that your long-term well-being will be closely guarded in each phase of the criminal case.
Were you charged with manslaughter in connection with an accidental scenario such as one of the following?
- You dangled a small child over a balcony with an intention of fun — and the child slipped from your hands and died in the fall.
- Your dog mauled and killed a child. Was it a vicious dog? Was it provoked? Was the child taunting or teasing the dog? Had there been previous incidents involving the same dog that should have alerted you of the need to restrain the dog?
- In an automobile accident that was not your fault, someone was killed. For example, another car ran a red light or turned in front of you. Although you did not cause the accident, you are accused of vehicular manslaughter because you had been drinking prior to the accident.
Self-defense is often a valid and acceptable defense in the face of manslaughter charges. For best results, talk to a lawyer as soon as possible after an accidental death has occurred and you were involved in any way — even if you have not yet been charged with a crime. Manslaughter or vehicular homicide charges may come eventually.
A proactive offense is often the most effective defense. We can defend you in a DUI case resulting from a fatal car accident that you did not cause, but which occurred when your blood alcohol content (BAC) brought about drunk driving charges.
Your freedom matters to the murder defense attorneys at Boyle, Autry & Murphy. Let our lawyers start building your defense now. Call toll-free or e-mail us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Contact Manslaughter Defense Attorneys at the Law Office of Boyle, Autry & Murphy Today
If you need representation by experienced manslaughter defense attorneys, Pennsylvania criminal defense law firm Boyle, Autry & Murphy offers you a free initial consultation. Contact us to schedule a discussion of charges of a Philadelphia vehicular homicide. Defense lawyers at Boyle, Autry & Murphy are prepared to provide attentive legal counsel and representation.
