Criminal Attorney Serving Fairfax, VA

Murder/Manslaughter Charges

Murder and manslaughter are crimes that are both forms of criminal homicide, an offense that involves taking another’s life without lawful justification, such as in self-defense or as a law enforcement officer acting in the line of duty. Depending on the intentions of the defendant and the manner in which a criminal homicide is committed, a defendant in Virginia may face the death penalty, life in prison or up to 10 years in prison. Your very life may be on the line if you are accused of murder, and you may face years in prison if you are convicted of manslaughter. Make sure you take immediate action and protect your legal rights with the experienced, aggressive legal representation of a Fairfax criminal attorney.

The Law Offices of Scott C. Nolan represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in the face of murder and manslaughter charges, taking care to provide only the highest quality legal representation and committed client service every step of the way. To learn more about the services the firm provides and how the experienced legal team can help you, feel free to call or contact the firm online for a free, confidential consultation. It is never too early to discuss your case with a criminal lawyer who can offer you valuable information and advice.

Fairfax Criminal Defense Attorney for Murder & Manslaughter

Although both murder and manslaughter are considered criminal homicide, they are two separate offenses. Murder is the more serious of the two and typically involves causing the death of another person intentionally, with pre-planning or with malice aforethought. Manslaughter may involve intentionally causing the death of another person in the “heat of passion” or recklessly but unintentionally causing another’s death through criminal negligence. Manslaughter is a Class 5 felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $2,500. Murder may be classified as a Class 1 felony punishable by death, life in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

For the legal representation you need for your murder or manslaughter charges, contact a Fairfax Criminal Defense Lawyer as soon as possible.