Felony Murder Reduced to Involuntary Manslaughter, December 2024

Felony murder reduced to involuntary manslaughter in a tragic case where Client was prosecuted for the death of a family member who died of a drug overdose.

The original indictment included multiple charges, and the felony murder charge alone carried a possible sentence of life without parole or life.

Because the Client never intended the death of this family member, and was not entirely aware of the effect her actions would have, Leslie was able to work the case out to involuntary manslaughter, and Client was sentenced to 10 years on probation with the first 5 years in prison.