If you’ve been charged with manslaughter in Murrieta, Temecula, or anywhere in Southwest Riverside County, the case will be handled at the Southwest Justice Center and prosecuted by the Riverside County District Attorney’s office — and the most important thing to understand at the outset is what separates manslaughter from murder. Manslaughter under California Penal…
Anyone who watches cop dramas or reads legal thrillers will hear the terms murder and manslaughter bandied about quite a lot. If you’re looking at the results of the crime there doesn’t seem to be a difference; someone is dead in both cases. The question that needs to be answered is under what circumstances that…
California state law describes involuntary manslaughter as the unintentional killing that occurs while committing a non-violent crime or reckless behavior that resulted in the death of another human being. In the latter case, the reckless conduct takes place during legal activities. In California, the crimes of vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter are separate matters that…
If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Southwest Riverside County, time is critical. Contact the Law Office of Nic Cocis today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
