Aggravated sentence: 12.5 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFor offenders who have prior felonies, or if it\u2019s ruled that the manslaughter was a dangerous offense, then the sentencing can go well beyond 12.5 years in prison. A manslaughter sentence can also include probation, jail time, and\/or fines and surcharges.<\/span><\/p>\nDefending Against Manslaughter Charges<\/h2>\n Manslaughter charges are serious and can result in significant consequences for those convicted. However, there are several potential defenses that can be taken for a defendant who has been charged.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe most common defenses include:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSupervening cause<\/b> \u2013 The defense can argue that you were not the cause of the death, but instead, it was someone or something else that ultimately led to the person\u2019s death, like a health condition.<\/span><\/li>\nYou were not reckless<\/b> \u2013 If the defense finds that your actions were not reckless and taken despite knowing the risks, the charges can be lowered to a negligent homicide charge instead of manslaughter.<\/span><\/li>\nPoor quality evidence and investigation<\/b> \u2013 If the investigation used to charge you was flawed, you may have the charges dropped in court. Examples include evidence found through unlawful search or seizure that makes it inadmissible in court or blood test results mishandled in the laboratory.<\/span><\/li>\nA constitutional violation<\/b> \u2013 A violation of your rights, like a Miranda Rights Violation that makes incriminating statements inadmissible in court, can weaken the case against you and provide a possible defense.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe quality of your defense often depends on your lawyer. It\u2019s important to find a skilled lawyer to support you in your case against a manslaughter charge so you can fully understand your charges and use the best possible defense.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFind a Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona<\/h2>\n Manslaughter is a serious charge, but with multiple definitions, the charges are not always clear. 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