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Criminal Law Attorney – Negligent Homicide Lawyer Fighting for Your Rights
Negligent homicide refers to a death that occurs due to the inaction of another person. The charge is usually brought in cases involving the elderly, handicapped individuals, or children. If you have been accused of negligent homicide, a criminal law attorney at America's Criminal Defense Group can help you get through this difficult time. A criminal law lawyer from ACDG will provide the diligent legal representation you need to mount the strongest defense possible for your case.
What Is Negligent Homicide?
Negligent homicide occurs when someone dies as the result of inaction of another person. This person can be a caregiver for an elderly or handicapped individual, or for a child. Negligent homicide can also occur in situations when a person operates a motor vehicle in a way that can be considered reckless. Whatever the action or inaction, unlike murder, the resulting death of a victim or victims was not planned and did not involve malice. For this reason, negligent homicide is considered a lesser offense than murder.
The laws pertaining to negligent homicide and the legal definition of the crime differ by state. An experienced criminal law attorney at America's Criminal Defense Group who has extensive knowledge of the laws of your state will provide aggressive legal representation and work tirelessly to help you achieve favorable outcome to your case. Contact a criminal law lawyer at ACDG today if you have been accused of unintentionally causing a death.
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Elements of a Negligent Homicide
A negligent homicide often includes the following elements:
- Inaction of a caregiver to give proper care to a person under his or her care.
- This inaction either led to or contributed to the person's death.
- The death did not involve malice.
If you have been accused of negligent homicide or any other criminal offense in any state, it is important that you speak with a criminal law attorney at America's Criminal Defense Group as soon as possible.
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If you have been accused in a negligent homicide case, contact a criminal law lawyer at America's Criminal Defense Group now. Our firm has over 100 years of combined experience in providing aggressive legal representation.
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