Are you facing charges of manslaughter? If so, it may benefit you to contact our Knoxville criminal defense lawyer from the Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz. Without the assistance of a tough criminal attorney, you could be facing maximum penalties from a manslaughter charge. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee has the highest violent crime rate in the nation. This is why it is important to ensure the legal team you work with is one you can trust.
We recognize that no two clients are going through the same situation. Every case is unique, and we strive to provide every client with the personable, accessible representation they deserve because we believe in the importance of forming strong attorney-client relationships.
Defining Manslaughter
Manslaughter is defined as the unlawful killing of one human by another without malice aforethought. Malice aforethought refers to a state of mind or actions that demonstrate that there was evil intent to kill, intent to inflict serious bodily harm, extremely reckless indifference to the value of human life, and intent to commit a dangerous felony.
Different Types of Manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter: an unintentional homicide by criminally negligent or reckless conduct.
Voluntary manslaughter: when a murder charge is reduced to manslaughter due to mitigating circumstances, such as heat of passion.
Vehicular manslaughter: the driver had no intent to kill or cause serious bodily harm but operated a vehicle with criminal negligence or during the commission of misdemeanor and caused another's death. This may entail accidental killing by a drunk driver.
Intoxication defense to manslaughter: When an intoxicated individual acts with criminal negligence and causes the death of another individual, the intoxicated individual may be charged with manslaughter.
Regardless of the type of manslaughter charges you are facing, you can rest assured that we will build a tough defense that is tailored to fit your specific situation. To find out more about our manslaughter defense services, do not hesitate to contact our firmtoday!
“Mr. Fanduzz is committed to nothing but the BEST outcome for his clients.”
Nearly two years ago, I was charged with DUI and Speeding. Due to my occupation, a conviction could be detrimental to my career. I contacted Mr. Fanduzz and he was able to have my case placed on Judicial Diversion, which required me to serve only one year supervised probation (reduced from two years) and court cost. I retained my drivers license and did not have to purchase expensive car insurance.
Unfortunately, while on probation, I was charged with two counts of assault and aggravated assault. Along with these new charges, I also faced violation of my probation and the original DUI. All charges were considered Felonies at this point. There was no hesitation in hiring him to represent me again. Mr. Fanduzz not only kept me well informed, he also skillfully and agressively argued on my behalf. He arranged for my probation and judicial diversion to be reinstated and the felony assault charges to be dismissed in exchange for a plea to a misdemeanor offence.
Needless to say, I highly recommend Mr. Fanduzz because of his attention to detail and commitment to have the BEST possible outcome for his clients.
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