Westfield Manslaughter Attorney

Manslaughter is a type of homicide, but it is not murder. Due to extenuating circumstances surrounding the commission of the crime, it is not punished as harshly as murder, which typically involves intentionally or knowingly killing someone else. The stakes are still high if you are charged with manslaughter, so you need an experienced Westfield manslaughter attorney who can stand up for you.

The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C. is ready to go to battle for you. We leave no stone unturned in your defense. Call our defense attorney in Westfield today today to arrange a free and confidential consultation. 

What Is Manslaughter?

Indiana recognizes two general types of manslaughter: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary manslaughter is the intentional killing of another person in the heat of passion. No premeditation was involved. While you did not plan to kill, you were aware your actions could result in death. Voluntary manslaughter is punished by 10 to 30 years’ imprisonment. 

Involuntary manslaughter involves killing another individual while committing or attempting to commit a class A misdemeanor, Level 5, or Level 6 felony that poses an inherent risk of bodily injury or battery. This crime does not involve intent. It carries a term of imprisonment of one to six years. 

Why Choose Our Westfield Manslaughter Attorney 

When you are facing serious criminal charges such as manslaughter, you need an experienced attorney who will fight to shield you from the harshest consequences. At The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC, we have over 110 years of combined experience defending clients charged with murder, manslaughter, and other serious offenses. We use a collaborative approach that taps into each of our attorneys’ unique experiences, strengths, and contacts. 

Four of our attorneys are board-certified criminal trial specialists, an elite title reserved for lawyers who have demonstrated extensive trial experience, expertise, and dedication in one area of the law. This attribute distinguishes our criminal law firm from any other in the state and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of criminal trial law. 

Potential Defenses Against Manslaughter Charges 

Our elite legal team will conduct an independent investigation into your case to identify all plausible defenses. We can test forensic evidence, hire expert witnesses, and question the credibility of witnesses the state presents in your case. Depending on the circumstances, potential defenses may include:

• Accident – Though tragic, some deaths are simply an accident and do not involve criminal conduct. 
• Self-defense – We can raise this defense if you reasonably used physical force to defend yourself from injury or death. 
• Defense of others – Likewise, this defense applies if you had to exert force to prevent someone else from being injured or killed. 
• Mistaken identity – A witness may have mistakenly identified you as the suspect when someone else committed the crime. 

Sometimes, the best defense is showing that the prosecution has failed to meet its burden of proof. 

Contact Our Manslaughter Lawyer in Westfield Today 

If you are facing manslaughter charges, contact The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC for a free consultation with a Westfield manslaughter lawyer. Call (317) 687-8326 to arrange a free consultation.