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Manslaughter is more commonly known as an individual killing another human being. Vehicular manslaughter is when the individual dies from an automobile accident. For example, if there are two parties involved in an automobile accident, and the driver not at fault was killed, then the other driver can be charged with vehicular manslaughter.

Types of Manslaughter

There are two types of manslaughter that a person can be categorized under:

1. Voluntary manslaughter: This is when an individual intentionally kills another human being or causes them severe harm.
2. Involuntary manslaughter: This has the same concept as voluntary except the individual is not causing harm with intent. Involuntary manslaughter most commonly occurs when someone is committing an unlawful act and ends up seriously injuring someone or even causing his or her death.

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In most situations, criminal cases end in plea bargains from the court. Miami-Dade criminal lawyers can help during this tough time and help their clients understand the offer. Plea bargains happen before the case goes to trial, and the sentence is almost always lesser than it would be if the client goes to trial. Most Miami-Dade criminal defense attorneys will persuade their client to accept the plea bargain because there is a chance the offense can be dismissed from their record.

Why the Accused is Offered a Plea Bargain

Any outcome for a client and their case is unpredictable. Fortunately, this is why the state will offer the Miami-Dade criminal lawyers and their client a plea bargain. In the end, the accused receives punishment and they are proven guilty.

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Every defendant deserves the very best Miami criminal lawyer possible when facing a homicide or murder conviction. The consequences of such a conviction can be so harsh and life altering, that it is certainly in your best interest to ensure that you have the best Miami legal defense possible. Each and every week, the news reports are filled with individuals who have been exonerated by DNA tests or new evidence after they unfortunately spent years in prison. While it is certainly wonderful that these individuals have finally been released from prison, it would have been even better if they had never been wrongly convicted and sentenced.

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According to the Miami Herald, the DUI blood test results for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth should be available soon. Stallworth, 28, was driving his Bentley eastbound on Miami's MacArthur Causeway last Saturday at about 7am when he struck and killed Mario Reyes as he was crossing the street. Reyes, 59, had just left his job as an overnight crane operator and was attempting to cross the street to catch the bus home.

Although he was questioned and released by Miami Beach police, Stallworth may still face criminal charges. If his DUI blood test results reveal the presence of alcohol or drugs, Stallworth could be facing the criminal charge of DUI manslaughter. However, even without a positive test result, he may still be facing criminal charges such as vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving. Under Florida law, DUI manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter are both 2nd degree felonies punishable by up to 15 years in state prison.

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