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Voluntary Manslaughter in Brampton: What Are the Sentencing & Penalties?

Do you need an experienced voluntary manslaughter lawyer in Brampton or elsewhere? The term ‘voluntary manslaughter’ refers to a person killing under circumstances brought on by strong provocation. For example, if a husband discovers his wife cheating and shoots her lover, this may be considered voluntary manslaughter as the act was not planned but done deliberately.   Manslaughter differs from murder  in that the latter is generally the premeditated killing of another. However, manslaughter does not involve the premeditated intent to kill someone. So, although manslaughter is a serious crime, the punishment is generally less severe than for murder.   There are different types of manslaughter, including: ·  Voluntary manslaughter ·  Involuntary manslaughter ·  Corporate manslaughter ·  Vehicular manslaughter   Here, you will learn about voluntary manslaughter in detail, along with its defence and punishment, as discussed by a renowned manslaughter...