Homicide Lawyer

New York Homicide Attorney for Homicide and Manslaughter Cases

Have you been arrested for homicide or manslaughter? If so, you understand the gravity of the charges - and the severe penalties that can result if the court finds you guilty. Don't waste any time getting the experienced legal representation you deserve. Contact Limmer & Associates today. We serve clients throughout Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Nassau and Suffolk.

Homicide and manslaughter are felonies that carry stiff, life-changing penalties. At Limmer & Associates our mission is to win your case. Our manslaughter and homicide lawyer team is experienced and has a winning record for all types of criminal cases such as justifiable homicide, negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter. We use innovative, hard-hitting defense strategies and will leave no stone unturned.

Contact us today and during your FREE consultation, we'll explain the charges, the information we need and your options. We understand that being arrested for a crime as serious as homicide or manslaughter can be terrifying for not only you, but your family members as well. Our criminal manslaughter and homicide lawyers will do their best to put you and your family's minds at ease, while at the same time, work aggressively to fight for your rights.

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What is homicide?
Homicide is the killing of one person by another. The killing may be intentional or negligent by one or more persons. Common homicide charges include:

Criminal homicide – includes murder and manslaughter.

Justifiable Homicide – Homicide resulting from self-defense

Negligent Homicide – Homicide resulting from criminal negligence.

Reckless homicide – Killing of another person with conscious indifference toward that person’s life.

Vehicular Homicide – Homicide that is a result of unlawful or negligent operation of a vehicle.

What is manslaughter?

Manslaughter is defined as unlawful killing without the intent to kill. There are two major types of manslaughter:

Involuntary Manslaughter – An unintentional homicide due to criminal negligence.

Voluntary manslaughter – The killing of another person as a result of extenuating circumstances such as extreme provocation or diminished capacity.

Homicide and Manslaughter Penalties

Homicide and manslaughter are serious felonies. Penalties are dependent upon the degree and classification of the crime. In addition, the convicted person's past criminal record, media attention, community attitudes and other circumstances can influence the penalty outcome. Penalties can include:

Call for Your FREE Consultation with a New York Homicide and Manslaughter Criminal Attorney

If you have been charged with homicide or manslaughter, you owe it to yourself to hire a manslaughter and homicide lawyer defense team with a proven track record of Not Guilty verdicts. Protect your rights and contact Limmer & Associates today for your FREE consultation. We have years of experience representing clients accused of homicide, manslaughter and other violent crimes. We'll answer all of your questions, give you personal attention and guide you in the right direction.