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Manslaughter is when a person recklessly causes the death of another
Manslaughter - A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.

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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.

Illinois Incarceration rates for prisoners.

incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Illinois

12/31/1998	357
12/31/1997	342
12/31/1996	327
12/31/1995	317
12/31/1994	310
12/31/1993	294
12/31/1992	271
12/31/1991	247
12/31/1990	234
12/31/1989	211

Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989

Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.

Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:

Death Penalty
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Environmental Violations
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Possession of Control Substance
Telemarketing Fraud
Mayhem
Insider Trading
Healthcare Fraud
Insurance Fraud
Mail Fraud
Tax Evasion
Probable Cause
Child Abuse
Cruelty to Animals
Miranda Rights

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Illinois Audio & Video

Jury Hears Arguments in First Vioxx Injury Case
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:52, 7/15/2005
Texas jury hears opening statements in the first wrongful death case against Merck over the marketing of its painkiller Vioxx. Lawyers for the plaintiff say Vioxx caused the death of 59-year-old Robert Ernst. The defense says Ernst had an irregular heart beat, arguing no conclusive scientific evidence links Vioxx to that condition
Source: NPR

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Criminal Defense Terms

Today's Terms

Fifth Amendment

Definition:
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.

Felony

Definition:
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree

Manslaughter

Definition:
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.

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