Las Vegas Manslaughter Lawyer

One of the most common strategies in any criminal defense case is simply showing that there isn’t enough evidence to prove guilt. A defendant may be acquitted if the court determines insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Procedural errors: Even with all of the checks and balances in our justice system, procedural errors still happen. For example, a defense attorney could have a manslaughter case dismissed if they can demonstrate that the court’s error prevented the defendant from receiving a fair trial.

Law enforcement officers must follow strict procedures when conducting searches, seizures, arrests, and interrogations. Suppose a police officer didn’t follow these procedures when detaining a suspect or obtaining evidence in a manslaughter case. In that case, a defense attorney can file a motion to suppress evidence or dismiss the case.

Under Nevada law, you have the right to use lethal force to protect yourself against imminent death or bodily injury threats. In some cases, self-defense may be a valid defense in a criminal manslaughter case if the defendant acted reasonably under the circumstances.

If someone dies due to a genuine accident, manslaughter charges will not apply unless the defendant was behaving negligently or unlawfully at the time of the other person’s death.

Suppose a person is in a delusional state or suffering from some other form of insanity that prevents them from understanding their actions. In that case, they may be found not guilty because of insanity. However, this defense is typically only valid for defendants with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and may result in institutionalization even when successful.