Homicide and Manslaughter Defense Lawyer in Bucharest
Are you investigated in a file where a person died?The difference between the possible legal classifications can depend on the form of guilt, the actual cause of death and the causal link with the conduct under investigation.The defense must be built from the start, together with the analysis of the technical and forensic evidence.
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What I analyse immediately
These files belong to the violent crime defense category, but they are the most technical of all.
I check the available investigation documents, the statements, the expert and forensic reports, images, seized objects and the exact sequence of events.
Depending on the situation, a distinction must be made between murder, its aggravated forms, violence resulting in death and manslaughter.
Murder or manslaughter?
The same result, the death of a person, does not mean the same form of guilt.
In a murder charge, the analysis of intent is central.
In manslaughter, the imputed conduct, the duty of care invoked and the causal link with the death must be analysed.
The forensic report can be decisive
The cause of death must be verified, together with whether the mechanism described by the prosecution is supported by the forensic findings.
In some files other technical expert reports or a reconstruction of the events become relevant.
Road accident or workplace accident?
For a death in a car crash, the right page is the one on road traffic offences.
For a death at the workplace, see workplace criminal liability.
Detained or is arrest requested?
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Alongside the defense on the merits, the defense on pre-trial detention or another restrictive measure must be prepared separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
The form of guilt. Murder involves intent, while manslaughter involves breaching a duty of care and the causal link between that breach and the death.What are violent acts resulting in death?
A distinct classification where the violence is intentional but the death occurs through negligence. The delimitation from murder is based on evidence and the forensic report.Can I challenge the forensic report?
Yes. A new expert report or completion of the conclusions can be requested when the retained mechanism is not supported by the data in the file.
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Official resources
- Legislative Portal - Criminal Code, art. 188-192 on murder, aggravated murder and manslaughter. (Legislation)
- Legislative Portal - Criminal Procedure Code, provisions on expert and forensic reports. (Legislation)