Ohio Criminal Defense – Murder, Manslaughter, And Homicide

When one person causes the death of another person it is called a “homicide.” Depending on the facts, it may be classified as a felony or a misdemeanor. Punishment may include as little as 15 days in jail, to a lengthy prison sentence, even up to a death sentence.


If you are facing a murder, manslaughter, or homicide charge, the stakes are very high. It is critical that you hire an experienced, aggressive lawyer to represent you. The attorneys at Malarcik Pierce Munyer Will have successfully defended thousands of clients accused of homicide, manslaughter and murder.

When Are Homicide, Manslaughter, And Murder Felonies Or Misdemeanors?

Ohio law classifies most crimes by “degree.” The most serious are First Degree Felonies. The least serious are Minor Misdemeanors. There are also “unclassified” felonies. Felony charges may be brought in State or Federal Court, depending on the facts and circumstances.

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2nd Degree Misdemeanor:

What Are The Penalties For A Homicide, Manslaughter, Or Murder Conviction?

If you are convicted of homicide, manslaughter or murder in Ohio, your sentence will normally include both jail time and a fine. Courts are given a wide range of penalties that will be imposed at the higher or lower end, depending on the facts proved at trial. Prison sentences can range from 15 days up to life without parole, or even the death penalty. Fines can be as high as $25,000.


A conviction will change your life forever. In addition to the sentence imposed by the court, a felony or misdemeanor conviction can prevent you from owning or possessing a gun. It will limit your employment, your voting, and may cause you to lose your professional license (nursing, commercial driver, etc.). It may also affect where you may live once you are released from prison.


Avoid conviction by hiring an aggressive, experienced attorney right away.


At Malarcik Pierce Munyer Will we fight hard for our clients. We use all of our skill and experience to defend you by


  • seeking dismissal whenever feasible;
  • negotiating the best plea agreement possible;
  • requiring the State to meet its burden of proving each part of the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

Call The Criminal Defense Lawyers At Ohio Defense Firm Today

Being charged with homicide, manslaughter, or murder is a very serious matter: it will affect your future employment, your family life, your finances, and your freedom.


The court process moves quickly, and the sooner you have a criminal defense lawyer working for you, the more likely you will have a good result.


Call us today: 330.253.0785.


Our offices are located in downtown Akron, at 121 S. Main St., Ste. 520. We serve clients in courts throughout Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, and the surrounding areas.

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