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Oklahoma Manslaughter charges? Our experienced Oklahoma Criminal Defense Attorneys will review your case for free.
Manslaughter is the killing of a person without premeditated thoughts. These premeditated thoughts are considered “malice aforethought”. There are two levels of manslaughter in Oklahoma City County: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
Voluntary manslaughter includes killing in heat of passion or while committing a felony.
Involuntary manslaughter is charged when the death of someone is caused while breaking a non-felony law. An example of involuntary manslaughter in Oklahoma City is vehicular manslaughter. Follow the link for details.
If you have been charged with voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter, contact the Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Law Firm of Atkins & Markoff today to review your case!
Manslaughter Laws in Oklahoma
Manslaughter in Oklahoma is defined as the killing of a person without premeditation, or “malice aforethought.” There are two categories of manslaughter in Oklahoma City: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. If you have been accused of voluntary or involuntary manslaughter in Oklahoma, your first course of action should be to consult an experienced Oklahoma criminal defense attorney. With the help of the skilled criminal defense lawyers at Atkins & Markoff, you can significantly improve your chances of winning your case and having your charges reduced or dropped altogether.
- Types of Manslaughter
- Voluntary manslaughter – Killing another person during a sudden quarrel or “in the heat of passion”
- Involuntary manslaughter – Another person’s death is the result of a negligent, reckless action (vehicular manslaughter) or is caused by an illegal act that is not a felony
Penalties for Manslaughter in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, first degree manslaughter is defined as a positive intention to kill or an act of violence from which death or serious bodily harm results. Penalties for manslaughter in the first degree may include a prison term of not less than four years in Oklahoma.
Conversely, any killing of a human being by the negligence of another, which is not considered murder, first degree manslaughter, or excusable or justifiable homicide, is considered second degree manslaughter. Manslaughter in the second degree is punishable in Oklahoma by a prison term of between one and four years, and a fine of $1,000.
Under Oklahoma law, vehicular manslaughter is the crime of negligently driving a vehicle and directly causing the death of another human being. Penalties for vehicular manslaughter in Oklahoma may include a fine of $500 to $1,000, two to three years in jail, and one to two years of probation.
Contact an Oklahoma Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are facing manslaughter charges in Oklahoma, an experienced Oklahoma criminal defense attorney can help. The skilled criminal defense lawyers at Atkins & Markoff are familiar with Oklahoma homicide laws and courtroom proceedings, and can ensure that your legal rights are protected and acknowledged throughout the course of your case. The penalties resulting from a manslaughter conviction in Oklahoma are severe and can significantly alter the rest of your life. Contact the qualified Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys at Atkins & Markoff today for quality and professional legal help.