Malice is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. There are three kinds of manslaughter:

1. Voluntary - Killing during a "sudden quarrel" or in the "heat of passion".
2. Involuntary - When the killing occurs during the commission of an unlawful act (not a felony), in an unlawful manner, or "without due caution and circumspection".
3. Vehicular - when A person unintentionally but unlawfully kills another human being while driving a motor vehicle.

The consequences of a manslaughter conviction may be long-term imprisonment, probation, county jail time, revocation of driving privilege, significant fines, and higher insurance rates. If you have been arrested for/charged with committing a violent crime in California, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of Al F. Amer. If you are accused of any violent crime, you are facing serious charges with potentially serious consequences, so please do not hesitate to contact us to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer for a free consultation.

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