how much time in prison can you get for involuntary manslaughter
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how much time in prison can you get for involuntary manslaughter
Asked on June 24, 2009 under Criminal Law, Illinois
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B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I'm not an Illinois lawyer, but my research suggests that involuntary manslaughter is a Class 3 felony, which has a sentence of 2 to 5 years, although "aggravating circumstances" can raise this crime to a Class 2 felony, which brings 7 to 14 years in jail.
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