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Voluntary vs. Involuntary Manslaughter: Key Legal Differences You Need to Know

February 28, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Manslaughter: Key Legal Differences You Need to Know When facing manslaughter charges in California, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Whether it’s voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, understanding the charges against you can make a significant difference in how your case is approached. These terms sound similar, but they refer to distinct legal situations […]

Understanding California Manslaughter Laws and Your Defense Options

January 31, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

Understanding California Manslaughter Laws and Your Defense Options Facing manslaughter charges is an overwhelming and life-changing experience. These allegations can carry severe legal and emotional consequences, making it critical to understand the complexities of California’s manslaughter laws. Whether you or a loved one find yourselves in this situation, knowing the legal definitions, potential consequences, and […]

Understanding Voluntary Manslaughter in California

June 12, 2024

Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

Understanding Voluntary Manslaughter in California If you're facing a charge of voluntary manslaughter in California, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what lies ahead. This blog post will explain what the prosecution must prove to convict you of voluntary manslaughter. It will also explain the different defenses that can be raised if you are […]

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Manslaughter: What’s the Difference?

January 27, 2023

Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

What Are Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude?

Voluntary vs. Involuntary Manslaughter: What’s the Difference? Although manslaughter is a lesser offense than murder, it is still considered one of the most serious crimes in California, and the penalties for conviction include long prison sentences. Whether your manslaughter case is charged as voluntary or involuntary can be complex, as your charges will often depend […]

How Can a Lawyer Reverse Your Manslaughter Conviction | The Case of Adora Perez

March 22, 2022

Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

Mother's illegal drug use leads to accidently killing her baby

How Can a Lawyer Reverse Your Manslaughter Conviction | The Case of Adora Perez In the mulling case of In re Perez, the court considers the issue of whether California’s murder statute allows for the prosecution of women whose babies are stillborn as a result of the mother’s illegal drug use. In 2017, Ms. Perez […]

In re Viehmeyer: Can a Person Be Eligible For Early Parole Under Prop 57 if She is Convicted of Violent and Non-violent Felonies?

June 24, 2021

Assault, Criminal Defense, Manslaughter, Parole

Paul Wallin

Prop 57 Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney Orange County

In re Viehmeyer: Can a Person Be Eligible For Early Parole Under Prop 57 if She is Convicted of Violent and Non-violent Felonies? In 2002, Viehmeyer was pulled over in Santa Ana, California for making an illegal “U-turn” and while running the plates, the officer found the vehicle was reported stolen. Viehmeyer got out of […]

Can a Woman Be Charged For Murder For Overdosing on Methamphetamine in California?

January 12, 2021

Criminal Defense, Manslaughter, Murder

Paul Wallin

Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorneys Orange County Methamphetamine Overdose

Can a Woman Be Charged For Murder For Overdosing on Methamphetamine in California? Recently, the question confronting courts is whether the use of meth by a pregnant woman is reckless and deliberate enough to elevate the death of a fetus from manslaughter to murder? And if it is, does such a charge of murder […]

What is Involuntary Manslaughter? – PC 192 (b)

November 11, 2015

Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

What is Involuntary Manslaughter? – PC 192 (b) Under California Penal Code section 192 (b), involuntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being that occurs either: During the commission of an unlawful act (not amounting to a felony) OR During the commission of an otherwise lawful act that is committed without due caution […]

Negligence and Gross Negligence in California Vehicular Homicide Cases

March 4, 2015

Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

Negligence and Gross Negligence in California Vehicular Homicide Cases If you have been involved in an auto accident in which someone was killed, you could be charged with vehicular homicide. However, vehicular homicide can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon the circumstances of your case. If you acted with ordinary […]

Will I Go To Jail For Vehicular Manslaughter In Orange County? (California Penal Code Section 192(c))

November 7, 2014

Manslaughter

Paul Wallin

Will I Go To Jail For Vehicular Manslaughter In Orange County? (California Penal Code Section 192(c)) If you are involved in a car accident and someone dies as a result, you could face charges of vehicular manslaughter. This is a very serious crime, and it carries severe penalties. That is why you must understand the […]

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