Involuntary Manslaughter in California - Penal Code 192(b) PC
California Penal Code 192(b) PC defines involuntary manslaughter as unlawfully causing the death of another person by acting with criminal negligence. A conviction is punishable by up to four years in jail or prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The defining feature of involuntary manslaughter is the absence of intent to kill another person, a stark contrast to Penal Code 187 PC murder, which necessitates “malice aforethought.” This distinction provides a clear legal framework for your case.
If you are facing involuntary manslaughter charges, our criminal defense attorneys can and will help. our law firm has the experience, knowledge, and skill necessary to assist you and defend you in a charge of involuntary manslaughter charges.
Involuntary manslaughter is the act of unlawfully killing another human being unintentionally. The key issue with involuntary manslaughter is intent. With involuntary manslaughter, there is no intent to kill.
Penal Code 192(b) describes involuntary manslaughter as an unlawful killing that takes place during the commission of an unlawful act, such as a misdemeanor or infraction, or during the commission of a lawful act that involves a high risk of death or great bodily harm committed recklessly amounting to criminal negligence.
Criminal negligence means that the death was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of reckless and negligent conduct. This could include actions such as driving under the influence, handling a firearm carelessly, or failing to provide necessary medical care.
As your defense lawyer, we will assert any applicable defenses on your behalf. This involves presenting evidence and arguments to the court that support your innocence or mitigate your culpability. Suppose you reasonably believed that you were protecting yourself or another person from immediate death or great bodily harm.
In that case, we may assert the defense of self-defense or the defense of others.
Another defense is the defense of accidents. If you had no criminal intent to harm, you were not acting recklessly or negligently, and you were engaged in lawful behavior, we will prove these facts for you and earn a verdict of not guilty.
There are several potential defenses available to you, including insufficient evidence, false accusations, and wrongful arrest. We will explore each of these options to ensure the most favorable outcome for you.
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