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Minnesota Manslaughter Lawyers & Defense Attorneys

Manslaughter involves the killing of a person in a manner considered by law as less culpable than murder. Minnesota law differentiates between levels of criminal culpability based on the state of mind of the perpetrator. Manslaughter includes two distinct categories: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.

Voluntary manslaughter involves a situation where the actor has an intent to cause death or serious injury, but the liability for the defendant is reduced by the specific circumstances surrounding the act and the state of mind of the defendant. A common example involves a "heat of passion" killing, such as witnessing a violent attack against a child and responding with force resulting in death.

Involuntary manslaughter, or negligent or criminal vehicular homicide occurs where there is no intent to kill or cause serious injury, but death results from reckless disregard for the rights of others or an act of negligence. A common example involves the death of a motorist as a result of an accident caused by a drunk driver.

Minnesota manslaughter statutes contain three categories of manslaughter:

• First Degree Manslaughter
• Second Degree Manslaughter
• Criminal Vehicular Homicide and Injury
   

Manslaughter Attorneys & Defense Lawyers in Minneapolis

If you've been arrested and face a manslaughter charge in Minnesota you should call a lawyer immediately. The stakes are high. The earlier you involve a reputable attorney, the better we can gather evidence, interview witnesses and address other important issues in your case. Call now for a free consultation with one of our experienced Minnesota manslaughter defense attorneys: 612 789 2100 or 763 323 6555. Or, you may wish to read more articles published by our manslaughter lawyers in Minnesota through our MN Criminal Defense Blog.

MN Manslaughter Lawyers Serving the Twin Cities

The Minnesota manslaughter defense lawyers with the Brown Law Offices, P.A., represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and surrounding areas in Anoka County, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Sherburne County, Wright County and Washington County.