{"id":29107,"date":"2025-10-31T10:13:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/manslaughter\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:16:01","slug":"manslaughter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/manslaughter\/","title":{"rendered":"Manslaughter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Manslaughter<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-totschlag\" data-level=\"2\">Manslaughter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-objektiver-tatbestand\" data-level=\"2\">Objective element of the offense<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-abgrenzung-zu-anderen-delikten\" data-level=\"2\">Distinction from other offenses<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-abgrenzung-totschlag-mord\" data-level=\"3\">Distinction between manslaughter and murder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beweislast-amp-beweiswurdigung\" data-level=\"2\">Burden of proof &amp; assessment of evidence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praxisbeispiele\" data-level=\"2\">Practical examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-subjektiver-tatbestand\" data-level=\"2\">Subjective element of the offense<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtswidrigkeit-amp-rechtfertigungen\" data-level=\"2\">Illegality &amp; justifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafaufhebung-amp-diversion\" data-level=\"2\">Dismissal of charges &amp; diversion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafzumessung-amp-folgen\" data-level=\"2\">Sentencing &amp; consequences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafrahmen-76-stgb\" data-level=\"2\">Penalty range \u00a7 76 StGB<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-freiheitsstrafe-amp-teil-bedingte-nachsicht\" data-level=\"2\">Imprisonment &amp; (partially) suspended sentence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-zustandigkeit-der-gerichte\" data-level=\"2\">Jurisdiction of the courts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafverfahren-im-uberblick\" data-level=\"2\">Overview of criminal proceedings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beschuldigtenrechte\" data-level=\"2\">Rights of the accused<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praxis-amp-verhaltenstipps\" data-level=\"2\">Practice &amp; behavioral tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-totschlag\">Manslaughter<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manslaughter as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=76&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 76 StGB<\/a> exists if someone intentionally kills another person, but acts in a state of mind that is so intense or stressful that it decisively influences their behavior. Such states arise, for example, from sudden excitement, fear, despair, or profound emotional conflicts. At that moment, the perpetrator does not act with a deliberate plan, but under the direct influence of an extraordinary emotional burden.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intentional killing in an exceptional emotional situation with diminished culpability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\r\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a776-Totschlag-352x198.webp\" >\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a776-Totschlag.webp\" alt=\"Manslaughter as per \u00a7 76 of the Criminal Code explained: When is a killing committed in the heat of the moment and how does it differ from murder? Get informed now.\" >\r\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eAffekt und Schuld schlie\u00dfen einander nicht aus sondern ver\u00e4ndern nur den Blick auf das Motiv.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-objektiver-tatbestand\">Objective Element of the Offense<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective part describes the external side of the event. It answers the question of who did what with what, what result occurred, and whether there is a causal connection between the action and the serious injury. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Review steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Act:<\/strong> physical impact (e.g., hitting, pushing, strangling, stabbing, shooting) or breach of duty by omission in the presence of a guarantor position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Death of another human being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Causality:<\/strong> The action must have actually led to death. In other words: Without the perpetrator&#8217;s behavior, death would not have occurred. If someone does nothing, even though they should have intervened, it is examined whether death would have been avoidable with a high degree of probability if action had been taken in time.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective Imputation:<\/strong> The result must realize the legally disapproved risk created by the perpetrator. Independent victim behavior or atypical third-party causes can exclude imputation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eGerichte pr\u00fcfen beim Totschlag nicht nur, was getan wurde, sondern warum es geschah.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-abgrenzung-zu-anderen-delikten\">Distinction from other Offenses<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the classification of bodily harm offenses:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a7 75 StGB<\/strong> \u2013 Murder: intentional killing in calm deliberation, planned and with particularly reprehensible motives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00a7 77 StGB \u2013 Killing on request:<\/strong> Killing at the express, serious and urgent request of the victim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00a7 80 StGB \u2013 Negligent homicide:<\/strong> Death occurring without intent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bodily harm offenses under \u00a7\u00a7 83 ff StGB are consumed by the homicide offense, as death, being the most severe result, encompasses all lighter injuries.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-abgrenzung-totschlag-mord\">Distinction between Manslaughter and Murder<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>murder<\/strong>, the behavior is characterized by <strong>calmness, planning and inner determination<\/strong>; the perpetrator wants to bring about death in a targeted manner. In <strong>manslaughter<\/strong>, on the other hand, a <strong>violent emotional disturbance<\/strong> is in the foreground, which significantly impairs the ability to control.<br\/>Murder is an expression of a <strong>cold, deliberate intent<\/strong>, manslaughter, on the other hand, of a <strong>momentary emotional overload<\/strong>. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eEmotionale Ausnahmezust\u00e4nde rechtfertigen keine Tat, sie erkl\u00e4ren sie. Das ist der juristische Unterschied.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beweislast-amp-beweiswurdigung\">Burden of Proof &amp; Assessment of Evidence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public prosecutor&#8217;s office:<\/strong> bears the burden of persuasion for action, <strong>serious result<\/strong>, causality, imputation and, if applicable, qualification characteristics.<br\/><strong>Court:<\/strong> assesses the totality of the evidence and, in particular, evaluates the medical records. Unsuitable or illegally obtained evidence is not usable. <br\/><strong>Accused:<\/strong> has no burden of proof, but may point out alternative courses of events, raise doubts about causality or assert prohibitions on the use of evidence.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Typical documents:<\/strong> medical findings, imaging diagnostics (CT, X-ray, MRI), neutral witnesses, video recordings, digital metadata, expert opinions on the <strong>severity of the injury<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praxisbeispiele\">Practical Examples<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Killing in a violent dispute<\/strong> after sudden <strong>provocation<\/strong>, in which control over the action is lost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Killing of the long-term partner<\/strong> in a moment of profound <strong>despair<\/strong> or <strong>jealousy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strangling a person in a dispute<\/strong>, triggered by <strong>sudden emotional overload<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Killing of a relative<\/strong> in a <strong>panic reaction<\/strong> during a violent situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not sufficient<\/strong> is mere <strong>anger or rage<\/strong>, if there was still time for <strong>reflection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-subjektiver-tatbestand\">Subjective Element of the Offense<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intent to kill is required, either directly or in the form of conditional intent. The perpetrator recognizes the possible death of the victim and accepts it. Characteristic of manslaughter is that the perpetrator acts in a state of affect, triggered by anger, despair or fear. His will is determined by the momentary emotional state, not by deliberate decision.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The case law requires that the affective arousal is significant and significantly restricts the ability to control. Negligence is not sufficient. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eEine Verteidigung im Totschlagsverfahren verlangt Feingef\u00fchl, jurische Pr\u00e4zision und psychologisches Verst\u00e4ndnis.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtswidrigkeit-amp-rechtfertigungen\">Illegality &amp; Justifications<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/self-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-defense<\/a>:<\/strong> Present, unlawful attack; defense <strong>necessary<\/strong> and <strong>appropriate<\/strong>. Follow-up after the end of the attack = <strong>no<\/strong> self-defense. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/exculpatory-necessity\/\">Excusable<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/exculpatory-necessity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/exculpatory-necessity\/\">ng duress<\/a>:<\/strong> Immediate danger; no milder means; overriding interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effective consent:<\/strong> Ability to make decisions, clarification, voluntariness; limits: immorality, minors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal powers:<\/strong> Interventions with legal basis and proportionality (in particular official acts, lawful coercion).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Burden of proof:<\/strong> The public prosecutor&#8217;s office must show without reasonable doubt that <strong>no<\/strong> justification applies. The accused does not have to prove anything; concrete connecting facts are sufficient to create doubt (in dubio pro reo). <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guilt &amp; Errors<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/legal-error\/\">Error of prohibition<\/a>:<\/strong> only excuses if unavoidable (duty to inform!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Principle of guilt:<\/strong> Only those who act culpably are punishable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insanity:<\/strong> no guilt in case of severe mental disorder etc. \u2013 forensic psychiatric report as soon as there are indications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/exculpatory-necessity\/\">Excusable duress<\/a>:<\/strong> Unreasonableness of lawful behavior in an extreme situation of duress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/erroneous-assumption-of-justifying-circumstances\/\">Putative self-defense<\/a>:<\/strong> Error about justification takes away the intent; negligence remains if standardized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafaufhebung-amp-diversion\">Dismissal of Charges &amp; Diversion<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal proceedings can end in <strong>rare exceptional cases without a conviction<\/strong>, for example in the event of a <strong>withdrawal from the attempt<\/strong>. A <strong>voluntary withdrawal<\/strong> exists if the perpetrator <strong>independently stops the further execution<\/strong> or <strong>still prevents death<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>diversion<\/strong> is generally <strong>excluded<\/strong> in the case of the <strong>manslaughter<\/strong> offense, as the <strong>guilt weighs too heavily<\/strong>. Only in <strong>atypical cases<\/strong> with <strong>minor consequences<\/strong> and a <strong>demonstrably high degree of reparation<\/strong> can it be considered at all. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafzumessung-amp-folgen\">Sentencing &amp; Consequences<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of a penalty depends on the <strong>guilt<\/strong> and on the <strong>effects of the crime<\/strong>. The court takes into account how serious the consequences of the injury are, how dangerous or reckless the action was, and whether the perpetrator acted in a planned or spontaneous manner. Personal circumstances are also examined, such as previous convictions, life situation, willingness to confess or efforts to make amends.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/special-aggravating-circumstances-in-sentencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aggravating circumstances<\/strong><\/a> include multiple acts, particular recklessness or attacks on defenseless persons.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/special-mitigating-circumstances-in-sentencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mitigating circumstances<\/strong><\/a> are, for example, a clean record, a comprehensive confession, compensation for damages or co-responsibility of the victim. A long duration of the criminal proceedings can also have a mitigating effect. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Austrian criminal law knows the <strong>day-fine system<\/strong> for fines: The number of daily rates depends on the severity of the guilt, the individual daily rate on the income. This is to ensure that a fine is equally noticeable for all those affected. If the penalty is not paid, it can be converted into a <strong>substitute custodial sentence<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>prison sentence<\/strong> can be fully or partially <strong>conditionally suspended<\/strong> if the sentence does not exceed two years and there is a positive social prognosis. In this case, the convicted person remains at large, but must prove himself during a <strong>probation period of one to three years<\/strong>. If all conditions are met, the sentence is considered to be finally suspended.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Courts can also issue <strong>instructions<\/strong>, such as for compensation for damages, therapy or contact restrictions, and order <strong>probation assistance<\/strong>. The goal is always to reduce the risk of relapse and promote a stable lifestyle. <\/p>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafrahmen-76-stgb\">Penalty Range \u00a7 76 StGB<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Imprisonment<\/strong> from <strong>one to ten years.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In particularly serious circumstances, the penalty range can be exceeded, but remains significantly below the range of murder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freiheitsstrafe-amp-teil-bedingte-nachsicht\">Imprisonment &amp; (Partially) Suspended Sentence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 37 StGB: If the <strong>legal penalty threat is up to five years imprisonment<\/strong>, the court should <strong>instead of a short prison sentence of no more than one year<\/strong> impose a <strong>fine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 43 StGB: A <strong>conditionally suspended prison sentence<\/strong> can be pronounced if the <strong>imposed sentence does not exceed two years<\/strong> and the convicted person can be certified with a <strong>favorable social prognosis<\/strong>. The <strong>probation period<\/strong> is <strong>one to three years<\/strong>. If it is completed without revocation, the sentence is considered to be finally suspended.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a7 43a StGB: The <strong>partially conditional suspension<\/strong> allows a combination of <strong>unconditional and conditional penalty part<\/strong>. In the case of <strong>prison sentences of more than six months up to two years<\/strong>, a part can be conditionally suspended or replaced by a <strong>fine of up to seven hundred and twenty daily rates<\/strong> if this appears appropriate under the circumstances. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/probation-assistance-and-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7\u00a7 50 to 52 StGB:<\/a> The court can additionally issue <strong>instructions<\/strong> and order <strong>probation assistance<\/strong>. Typical instructions concern <strong>compensation for damages<\/strong>, <strong>therapy<\/strong>, <strong>contact or residence bans<\/strong> as well as measures for social stabilization. The goal is to avoid further offenses and promote a lasting legal probation.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zustandigkeit-der-gerichte\">Jurisdiction of the Courts<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subject matter<\/strong>: Regional Court as a lay judge court<br\/><strong>Local<\/strong>: Place of the offense or place of success; subsidiary residence\/place of entry.<br\/><strong>Instances<\/strong>: Appeal to the Higher Regional Court; appeal on points of nullity to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Civil Claims in Criminal Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of <strong>attempted<\/strong> manslaughter, the <strong>surviving victim<\/strong> can join the criminal proceedings and assert <strong>civil claims<\/strong> such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of earnings or property damage. The connection <strong>interrupts the civil statute of limitations<\/strong> to the extent requested. If the claim is not fully granted, it can then be pursued <strong>before the civil court<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of <strong>completed<\/strong> manslaughter, this right is granted to the <strong>survivors<\/strong>. They can apply for compensation for <g id=\"gid_2\">funeral costs<\/g>, <g id=\"gid_3\">loss of maintenance<\/g> or <g id=\"gid_4\">emotional suffering<\/g>. An early and well-documented list of damages facilitates the enforcement of such claims.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>structured compensation for damages<\/strong> or an <strong>agreement with the relatives<\/strong> can have a mitigating effect in the case of an <strong>attempt<\/strong>, but plays no role in the <strong>completed murder<\/strong> for the sentence.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafverfahren-im-uberblick\">Overview of Criminal Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start of investigation:<\/strong> Accused status in case of concrete suspicion; from then on full rights of the accused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Police\/Public Prosecutor&#8217;s Office:<\/strong> Public Prosecutor&#8217;s Office directs, Criminal Police investigates; Goal: Dismissal, Diversion or Indictment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interrogation of the accused:<\/strong> Instruction in advance; Involvement of a defense lawyer leads to postponement; Right to remain silent remains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspection of files:<\/strong> at police\/public prosecutor&#8217;s office\/court; also includes evidence (as far as the purpose of the investigation is not endangered).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main hearing:<\/strong> oral taking of evidence, judgment; decision on private party claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschuldigtenrechte\">Rights of the Accused<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>File inspection in practice:<\/strong> Investigation and main trial files; Inspection by third parties limited in favor of the accused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information &amp; defense:<\/strong> Right to notification, procedural assistance, free choice of defense counsel, translation assistance, motions for evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silence &amp; lawyer:<\/strong> Right to remain silent at any time; if a defense lawyer is involved, the interrogation must be postponed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duty to instruct:<\/strong> timely information about suspicion\/rights; exceptions only to secure the purpose of the investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praxis-amp-verhaltenstipps\">Practice &amp; Behavioral Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintain silence.<\/strong><br\/>A brief explanation is sufficient: &#8220;I am exercising my right to remain silent and will speak to my defense counsel first.&#8221; This right applies from the first interrogation by the police or public prosecutor&#8217;s office. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact defense counsel immediately.<\/strong><br\/>No statement should be made without access to the investigation files. Only after inspecting the files can the defense assess which strategy and which securing of evidence are useful. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure evidence immediately.<\/strong><br\/>Obtain medical reports, photos with date and scale, if necessary X-ray or CT scans. Store clothing, objects and digital recordings separately. Create a list of witnesses and memory logs within two days at the latest.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not contact the opposing party.<\/strong><br\/>Your own messages, calls or posts can be used as evidence against you. All communication should be exclusively through the defense. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure video and data recordings in good time.<\/strong><br\/>Surveillance videos in public transport, restaurants or from property management companies are often automatically deleted after a few days. Applications for data backup must therefore be submitted immediately to operators, police or public prosecutor&#8217;s office. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document searches and seizures.<\/strong><br\/>In the event of house searches or seizures, you should request a copy of the order or record. Note the date, time, persons involved and all items taken. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In case of arrest: no statements on the matter.<\/strong><br\/>Insist on immediate notification of your defense counsel. Pre-trial detention may only be imposed in the event of urgent suspicion and additional grounds for detention. Less severe measures (e.g. pledge, reporting obligation, contact ban) take precedence.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare compensation for damages in a targeted manner.<\/strong><br\/>Payments or offers of compensation should be processed and documented exclusively through the defense. A structured compensation for damages has a positive effect on diversion and sentencing. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Advantages with Legal Support<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trial for <strong>manslaughter<\/strong> is one of the most serious and sensitive criminal proceedings. Such acts are often rooted in intense <strong>emotional distress<\/strong> and extraordinary <strong>conflict situations<\/strong>, in which the accused has lost control of their actions. The legal line between an <strong>affect-driven impulsive reaction<\/strong> and a <strong>premeditated killing<\/strong> is narrow, making every detail of the sequence of events crucial. Even minor ambiguities in <strong>psychological assessments<\/strong> or <strong>witness statements<\/strong> can determine guilt or acquittal.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, <strong>early legal representation<\/strong> is essential to <strong>secure evidence<\/strong>, <strong>critically examine expert opinions<\/strong>, and present the accused&#8217;s <strong>exceptional psychological state<\/strong> in a comprehensible manner.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our law firm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>precisely analyzes whether an exceptional emotional state or stressful situation actually existed,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reviews psychiatric and psychological reports for plausibility and professional quality,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accompanies you throughout the entire investigation and court proceedings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collaborates with experienced forensic experts to correctly assess the initial emotional state,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>develops an individual defense strategy that considers the sequence of events, motives, and psychological factors,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and resolutely protects your rights against the police, public prosecutor&#8217;s office, and court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>experienced criminal defense<\/strong> ensures that <strong>human reactions in extreme situations are properly understood<\/strong> and <strong>legally assessed appropriately<\/strong>. This provides you with a <strong>factual, comprehensive defense tailored to your specific case<\/strong> that takes your personal situation seriously and works purposefully towards a fair judgment. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eMachen Sie <strong>keine inhaltlichen Aussagen ohne vorherige R\u00fccksprache mit Ihrer Verteidigung<\/strong>. Sie haben jederzeit das Recht zu schweigen und eine Anw\u00e4ltin oder einen Anwalt beizuziehen. Dieses Recht gilt bereits bei der ersten polizeilichen Kontaktaufnahme. Erst nach <strong>Akteneinsicht<\/strong> l\u00e4sst sich kl\u00e4ren, ob und welche Einlassung sinnvoll ist.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-FAQ-TOTSCHLAG uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/harlander-partner.eu\\\/en\\\/criminal-law\\\/manslaughter\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between manslaughter and murder?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"In murder, the perpetrator acts deliberately, premeditatedly, and with particularly reprehensible motives such as greed or vindictiveness. In manslaughter, someone kills in an exceptional emotional state, such as out of despair, fear, or intense excitement. Manslaughter is therefore less cold-blooded, but still intentional.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the penalty for manslaughter under \\u00a7 76 StGB?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The penalty ranges from one to ten years' imprisonment. The court takes into account how strong the emotional distress was, whether the perpetrator is cooperative, and whether they have attempted to make amends. Conditional leniency may be possible in minor cases.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can manslaughter also be attempted?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Attempted manslaughter occurs when someone in a state of intense emotional agitation seeks the death of another, but it does not occur. The attempt is also punishable, but the penalty is usually less severe because death was prevented.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is the exceptional psychological situation assessed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Courts rely on psychological and psychiatric assessments. The crucial factor is whether the perpetrator was so severely impaired by agitation, fear, or despair that their ability to control their actions was significantly diminished. A mere bad mood is not sufficient.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does conditional intent mean in manslaughter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Conditional intent exists if the perpetrator recognizes death as a possible consequence of their actions and accepts it. They do not necessarily want the death, but accept it if it occurs. Negligence is not sufficient to constitute manslaughter.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can relatives claim damages?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Surviving dependents can claim compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement of funeral costs, and loss of support. In the case of attempted manslaughter, these claims are available to the surviving victim themselves. Early legal support facilitates enforcement.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should one behave when accused of manslaughter?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Remain silent and immediately request contact with a defense attorney. Make no statements without consultation. An experienced criminal defense attorney can request access to files, examine evidence, and correctly classify the exceptional emotional situation in legal terms.  \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is the difference between manslaughter and murder?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In murder, the perpetrator acts deliberately, premeditatedly, and with particularly reprehensible motives such as greed or vindictiveness. In manslaughter, someone kills in an exceptional emotional state, such as out of despair, fear, or intense excitement. Manslaughter is therefore less cold-blooded, but still intentional.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is the penalty for manslaughter under \u00a7 76 StGB?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The penalty ranges from one to ten years&#8217; imprisonment. The court takes into account how strong the emotional distress was, whether the perpetrator is cooperative, and whether they have attempted to make amends. Conditional leniency may be possible in minor cases.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can manslaughter also be attempted?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Attempted manslaughter occurs when someone in a state of intense emotional agitation seeks the death of another, but it does not occur. The attempt is also punishable, but the penalty is usually less severe because death was prevented.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How is the exceptional psychological situation assessed?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Courts rely on psychological and psychiatric assessments. The crucial factor is whether the perpetrator was so severely impaired by agitation, fear, or despair that their ability to control their actions was significantly diminished. A mere bad mood is not sufficient.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What does conditional intent mean in manslaughter?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Conditional intent exists if the perpetrator recognizes death as a possible consequence of their actions and accepts it. They do not necessarily want the death, but accept it if it occurs. Negligence is not sufficient to constitute manslaughter.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Can relatives claim damages?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Surviving dependents can claim compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement of funeral costs, and loss of support. In the case of attempted manslaughter, these claims are available to the surviving victim themselves. Early legal support facilitates enforcement.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-TOTSCHLAG-Q7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How should one behave when accused of manslaughter?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Remain silent and immediately request contact with a defense attorney. Make no statements without consultation. 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