Central Ohio Involuntary Manslaughter Lawyer
If you have been charged with involuntary manslaughter, you need an experienced attorney who understands the law, has a grasp of the various types of evidence and works well with people.
I Attorney Shawn R. Dominy have a track record of successfully representing my clients. I work hard for a dismissal or a reduction in the charges against you. Contact me today to learn how I can best represent you in your criminal defense case.
An involuntary manslaughter case is a lengthy and complicated legal matter, for the following reasons:
- Evidence from medical experts, pharmacological experts, accident reconstruction experts, investigative experts and eyewitness testimony
- The law for these cases is convoluted and ever-changing
- People involved in these cases are often emotionally charged
- The media often takes an interest in these cases
Involuntary Manslaughter and the Charges Filed Against you
The prosecution must prove the driver caused the death of another person as a result of their committing a felony offense or a misdemeanor offense.
If you are charged with killing an individual while committing a felony, then you will be charged with a felony of the first degree, punishable by up to ten years in prison. If the underlying offense is a misdemeanor, the involuntary manslaughter is charged as a felony of the third degree and is punishable by up to five years in prison.
If the underlying offense is DUI or DWI, then the court must impose a prison term and must impose a life-long driver’s license suspension.
Contact the criminal defense law office of Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law, in Powell, Ohio, to schedule a free consultation about your involuntary manslaughter concerns. I accept Visa and MasterCard.
