Q: A person commits accidental manslaughter and flee their house before the police arrive. What would their sentence be?
The sentence for their escape I mean. Would it be thee same as just escaping a policeman chasing you? The situation hasn't happened to me personally, so I cannot say I know all the details.
A:
more info needed.
i suggest you contact a LOCAL criminal lawyer to share all the facts. This is not a safe place to do so as anyone can read it.
sentencing depends on many factors, in addition to the charge itself.
what is your record? what court and what DA are you dealing with? How saleable is the defendant to a jury? how much time lapsed and is there an excuse for leaving? what were the circumstances surrounding your leaving the scene.?
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