{"id":4580,"date":"2016-05-12T15:29:29","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T15:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplylaw.waydevelopers.com\/england-wales\/wiki\/manslaughter-charge\/"},"modified":"2023-09-07T07:40:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T07:40:59","slug":"manslaughter-charge","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/simply.law\/england-wales\/guides\/litigation-solicitors\/manslaughter-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Manslaughter defence solicitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Simply.Law gives you the power to make intelligent and informed choices regarding your legal representation so that you have the best possible chance of protecting your rights and your interests in even the most challenging of circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Our member criminal defence solicitors are known for their demonstrable knowledge and experience in their respective areas of specialism.<\/p>\n<p>When facing a manslaughter charge it is imperative that you have the advice of trusted specialist from the earliest possible stage of the police investigation.<\/p>\n<h2>Manslaughter<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike murder, a charge of manslaughter indicates that the police believe there was a lack of intention on the part of defendant. For example, he or she may have struck the deceased during a fight but without any desire or calculation to cause fatal injury.<\/p>\n<h2>Voluntary manslaughter<\/h2>\n<p>When mounting a charge of voluntary manslaughter the prosecution will maintain that the defendant intended to cause significant harm but not death. In most proven cases of voluntary manslaughter it can be said that the accused acted in &#8220;the heat of passion&#8221; and under the kinds of pressures that might result in a reasonable person becoming mentally and emotionally disturbed.<\/p>\n<h2>Voluntary manslaughter defence<\/h2>\n<p>Criminal defence solicitors can help defendants make one of three partial defences to charges of voluntary manslaughter. These are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diminished responsibility \u2013 the defendant was suffering from some &#8220;abnormality of mind&#8221; which impaired responsibility and in turn caused his or her actions<\/li>\n<li>Provocation (loss of control) \u2013the defendant was suffering from an unforeseen and temporary loss of control arising as a result of a particular set of circumstances<\/li>\n<li>Suicide pact &#8211; the defendant survived a joint suicide pact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Involuntary manslaughter<\/h2>\n<p>In a charge of involuntary manslaughter (also known as constructive manslaughter) the prosecution will contend that an unintentional killing took place as a result of a reckless act or criminal negligence. Another example is where the act took place as a consequence of dangerous unlawful act that was likely to cause bodily harm \u2013 for example, drink-driving.<\/p>\n<h2>Simply.Law, manslaughter defence solicitors<\/h2>\n<p>Simply.Law gives you the ability to make intelligent and informed choices about your legal representation but without cost or obligation on your part. For more information regarding your rights and choices, chat online with an advisor, speak free with a criminal defence solicitor for thirty minutes or try our Match Service.<\/p>\n<p>Simply.Law, helping you meet life&#8217;s most difficult challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simply.Law criminal defence solicitors can help you assert your legal rights and personal interests in the event you are facing a charge of manslaughter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5301,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[12328],"tags":[10267,10259,10264,10263,10261,10260,10268,10266,10265,10262],"guides-category":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4580","1":"guides","2":"type-guides","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business-disputes-litigation","7":"tag-constructive-manslaughter","8":"tag-criminal-defence-solicitor","9":"tag-diminished-responsibility","10":"tag-involuntary-manslaughter","11":"tag-legal-representation","12":"tag-manslaughter-charge","13":"tag-police-investigation","14":"tag-provocation","15":"tag-suicide-pact","16":"tag-voluntary-manslaughter"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Manslaughter defence solicitors - Simply Law England Wales<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore our comprehensive collection of legal guides covering various topics to help you navigate the complexities of the law. 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