Manslaughter

Huntsville Defense Lawyer | Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys

If you are facing charges for manslaughter in Alabama – it is imperative that you obtain the trusted legal advice of a criminal lawyer from our team who can help defend your case. Manslaughter is categorized as a Class B Felony in the State of Alabama. This is a serious charge and should not be taken lightly as it could result in a substantial amount of jail time and related penalties. We have decades of experience defending criminal charges in Huntsville, Athens, Decatur, Florence, Scottsboro, and surrounding areas – including violent crime and manslaughter. Our seasoned criminal defense attorneys will help strengthen your defense, improve your chances of winning, and defend your future. We have an extensive understanding of the way local courts operate and can help you understand the process and explore all options available to you. Contact an attorney from our team today to get started.

In many cases that we’ve defended in the past – manslaughter charges are intricately tied to murder. When an individual is accused of murdering another, it is implied that there was a premeditated intention to kill. Charges of manslaughter are typically brought forth when an individual causes death of another by:

If death is caused by an individual that is acting out in the heat of passion, this could also constitute manslaughter. Typically, charges for manslaughter are less grave that those of murder. However, these are very serious charges and could compromise an individual’s short-term and long-term future.