NY Boater Charged with 2 Counts of Vehicular Manslaughter

A New York man has been charged with 2 counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of vehicular assault in the tragic speed boat crash that killed a bride-to-be, the best man and seriously injured the groom and three other passengers.

The boat accident occurred late in the evening on Friday July 27th, when a speedboat carrying 6 friends struck a barge on the Hudson River north of New York City. The boat’s operator, Jojo John of Nyak, NY was arraigned from his hospital bed and ordered to be held on $250,000 bond. John is suspected to have been operating the boat while intoxicated. At the time of the arraignment, it was not known if John had obtained a criminal defense attorney.

To read more about this tragic case of manslaughter and assault, click on the following link:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/friend-charged-with-manslaughter-in-boat-crash-on-ny-river-th…

If you need criminal defense in civilian or military court, call the Law Offices of John L. Calcagni, III, at 401-531-5100 for a free consultation to learn about your options.

A former prosecutor with the U.S. Army JAG Corps and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, John Calcagni is experienced in the prosecution and defense of all types of criminal cases and provides defense for those accused of federal and or crimes.

As a Military Defense Attorney, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Florida.

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Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case or visit our website at www,CalcagniLaw.com

If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

George Zimmerman Verdict Divides Nation

The George Zimmerman verdict has created a divided nation, according to recent polls on the topic.

The Florida trial that acquitted George Zimmerman on charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has left Americans with strong opinions about the verdict.

Forty-two percent of Americans say they are either satisfied or pleased by the verdict, but 46% describe themselves as either disappointed or angry.

Not surprisingly, opinions on the Zimmerman verdict are split strongly across racial lines. While 52% of whites are satisfied with the not guilty verdict, 94% of blacks feel differently: 53% of blacks say they are disappointed and 41% describe themselves as angry.

How do you feel about the George Zimmerman verdict? Do you think that Zimmerman would have been acquitted had the trial taken place in New England, or do you believe he would have been found guilty of second degree murder or manslaughter?

To read more about the post-verdict sentiments, click on the following link:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57595171/opinions-of-zimmerman-verdict-break-along-racial-lines/

If you need criminal defense in civilian or military court, call the Law Offices of John L. Calcagni, III, at 401-531-5100 for a free consultation to learn about your options.

A former prosecutor with the U.S. Army JAG Corps and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, John Calcagni is experienced in the prosecution and defense of all types of criminal cases and provides defense for those accused of federal and or crimes.

As a Military Defense Attorney, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Florida.
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Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case or visit our website at www,CalcagniLaw.com

If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Understanding A Manslaughter Charge

 

In most states, manslaughter is distinctly defined as the unlawful killing of another human being with no implied intention to do harm, and lacks premeditation malice or an intent to kill. Manslaughter is not considered a lesser degree of murder, however it does yield less severe legal consequences, and lacks intent, or the aforementioned malice. There are many ways in which manslaughter occurs such as drunk driving, texting while driving, and various other careless acts that result in a human fatality (Involuntary Manslaughter).

Voluntary Manslaughter

Voluntary Manslaughter is less common than manslaughter, and refers to the intentional killing of another human being based on what the United States government considers "reasonable circumstances", which mitigate, but do not excuse the crime. Most references to Voluntary Manslaughter include the term "self defense" which basically means killing another human being as a last resort in an attempt to prevent them from harming you. Most states are reasonably lenient in regard to those facing a voluntary manslaughter charge provided an individual can provide enough evidence to justify the act.

Involuntary Manslaughter

Involuntary Manslaughter is often behind the bulk of fatal auto accident statistics and usually includes DUI's, deaths as a result of illegal substances combined with heavy machinery, texting while driving, or careless and intoxicated use of firearms. Contrary to popular belief, the use of intoxicating substances are not required to be charged with Involuntary manslaughter, and instead emphasizes on a state of carelessness as the key factor.

Criminally Negligent Manslaughter

Although very similar to Involuntary Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Manslaughter is essentially a homicide which has resulted from a failure to act in a situation where an individual had the ability to prevent it. This could be as simple as preventing a child abuse death when the abuse occurred before someone who failed to intervene, or report it. Another example might be a failure to perform ones duty, such as a police officer or a fire fighter intentionally failing to respond to a distress call.

Have you been charged with Manslaughter?

There are many other forms of manslaughter, and it is very possible that poor circumstances, genuine mistakes, and even wrongful accusations can cause anyone, anywhere to be faced with them. If you or a loved one has recently been arrested for manslaughter and are facing charges in the state of Rhode Island an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.