Manslaughter can also be classified into first-degree manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter, as well as criminal vehicular homicide:
- First-degree manslaughter — This charge is filed in cases where it is alleged that a death was caused in heat of passion or while committing an assault or attempting to commit a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense.
- Second-degree manslaughter — A death was caused by negligence — there was an unreasonable risk (for example, shooting another with a firearm as a result of negligent hunting or allowing a vicious animal off of a property or negligently failing to keep it properly confined).
- Criminal vehicular homicide — This is when negligent driving causes the death of another person, including if you were driving recklessly or in a grossly negligent manner, if you were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DWI), if you were involved in a hit-and-run or if you leave the scene of the accident or if you knew that the car you were driving was defectively maintained and drove it anyway.
When any of these serious charges are filed against you, call 612-915-0355 or send Rivers Law Firm, P.A., an online, confidential message to set up a free initial consultation.