Manslaughter and Murder Lawyer in Winnipeg
Homicide is any act that directly or indirectly causes the death of another person. There are several charges that involve homicide: first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter, infanticide and criminal negligence causing death.
First Degree Murder
First Degree Murder is the planned and deliberate killing of a person or murder in the course of a forcible confinement or murder of a police officer. There is a mandatory life sentence with no possibility of parole for at least 25 years.
Second Degree Murder
Second Degree Murder is the intentional killing of another person without planning and premeditation. The sentence is a mandatory life sentence. The Judge sets a minimum parole between 10 and 25 years.
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is the unintentional killing of a person. The sentence will often depend on the individual factors in a specific case as the Criminal Code allows sentences ranging from probation to life in prison. Greg Brodsky, Q.C., defended in excess of 1000 homicide cases in his career passing his knowledge on to the lawyers at Brodsky Amy & Gould. The lawyers at Brodsky Amy & Gould have extensive experience in defending homicide cases.
We are criminal defense lawyers in Winnipeg who have defended clients at all levels of Court including trial and appeal courts. We defend homicide cases in all communities in Manitoba and Northern Ontario. There are many defenses that can be used in defense of these charges. From factual defenses to highly technical defenses involving self defense, battered person and not criminally responsible. If you have been charged or know somebody charged with Homicide please contact us so we can begin to assist in their defense to achieve the best possible outcome.
To learn more about your charges and your options, please contact our office at
(204) 940-4433
or 24-hours a day at
(204) 771-4278.
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- 363 Broadway Suite 1212 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3N9
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