Orlando Manslaughter Attorneys
Let Ali & Blankner Fight Your Manslaughter Charges
Manslaughter is a crime that is committed when a person unintentionally kills another person. Manslaughter is a common charge in traffic accidents or matters of assault, as well as situations where emotions may temporarily take over and cause an individual to lose control. Manslaughter is generally considered to be an accidental death, even if the perpetrator caused the victim physical harm.
There can be a fine line between manslaughter and murder, however, and it is important to make sure that you have the best Orlando manslaughter attorney available to represent you in your defense.
Call (407) 753-1312 for a free consultation with our manslaughter lawyers in Orlando, FL. We are available 24/7.
Types of Manslaughter Charges in Florida
According to Florida Statute 782.07, there are various different types and degrees of manslaughter charges that can be brought against an individual who has been accused of causing the death of another through culpable negligence.
Manslaughter charges in Florida can include:
- Manslaughter
- Aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult
- Aggravated manslaughter of a child
- Aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic
Penalties for Manslaughter in Florida
Manslaughter is commonly considered to be an accident of negligence, while murder demonstrates a clear recklessness or inconsideration for the lives of others in the commission of an act. Murder charges can be downgraded to manslaughter charges, which typically carry very serious penalties that are still a better alternative to the most serious murder penalties.
- Those who are found guilty of manslaughter will be convicted of a second-degree felony and may spend up to 15 years in prison, with up to $10,000 in fines.
- Aggravated manslaughter offenses are charged as first-degree felonies, which are punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
OUR WINNING STRATEGY
Why You Want Ali & Blankner In Your Corner
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Fighters & Advocates in the Courtroom
The criminal lawyers in Orlando at Ali & Blankner are aggressive advocates who are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain a favorable resolution. We are committed to defending your rights and protecting your future.
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Prosecutor Insight & Knowledge
All of our Orlando criminal attorneys are former prosecutors and understand how the other side thinks. When you work with our team, you get a group of individuals who knows how to prepare and fight a winning case.
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Large Firm Results, Small Firm Attention
Our criminal defense team in Orlando understands the ins and out of the legal industry, and we have the infrastructure and resources to handle any case that comes our way. We focus on your case specifically to ensure we get the best result for you.
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Dedicated & Experienced CounselWith over 35 years of experience and thousands of clients helped, Ali & Blankner has the skills, resources, and determination to get you the best possible result.
Dependable Legal Support
As vigorously as state prosecution may pursue convictions in charges for violent crimes, there are a number of successful approaches to defense in a manslaughter trial. Attorney Blankner has won many hard-fought criminal defense trials involving charges for violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon, and more.
Our firm takes every client as seriously as the next, and every case is approached with the same level of dedication and respect that is required to build the best possible defense. Our lawyers have all worked as prosecutors in the past, which means we have a unique insight into the practices of the prosecution and can use that information to exploit their weaknesses while strengthening your defense.
Contact an Orlando manslaughter defense attorney if you have been accused of killing another person without premeditation and want the best legal representation available.
KNOCKOUT RESULTS
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Case Dismissed Battery & Resisting Arrest
We represented an individual charged with battery on an officer and resisting arrest, successfully getting the case dismissed.
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Case Dismissal Drug Possession
Ali & Blankner obtained a case dismissal on behalf of a client charged with Drug Possession.
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Case Dismissal Trespassing
Ali & Blankner obtained a case dismissal on behalf of a client charged with Trespassing.
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Case Dismissed Disorderly Conduct
Ali & Blankner represented a client charged with disorderly conduct.
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Case Dismissed DUI & Citations
Ali & Blankner worked to get a case dismissed involving a client with both a DUI and citations.