Voluntary Manslaughter Sentencing and Penalties – California Penal Code Section 192(a)

Voluntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment in state prison for 3, 6, or 11 years.

Under California law, voluntary manslaughter counts as a “strike” for the purposes of the “Three-Strikes” law. Under this law, a conviction for certain serious or violent felony offenses will result in a “strike” on your criminal record. If you are later charged and convicted for any felony offense, and you have one prior “strike” on your record, the prison sentence is doubled. If you have two or more prior “strikes,” then you will be facing a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.

The penalties and consequences of voluntary manslaughter are severe. If you find yourself facing such a charge, it is imperative that you seek the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience in handling voluntary manslaughter cases. Call us today at 888-749-0034. We will be there when you call.