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What is second-degree reckless homicide? Although first-degree reckless homicide can include varied allegations, second-degree reckless homicide involves two different versions.  The first version involves the murder of another adult.  The second version involves the murder of an unborn child.  No matter whether the murder involves a child or an adult, the penalty if a Class…

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First-degree reckless homicide involving drugs Certainly not all first-degree reckless homicide cases carry Class B felony penalties.  In certain cases involving drugs, this murder charge carries with it a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and/or a $100,000.00 fine (Class C felony).  Frequently criminal defense attorneys and the media refer to these cases as…

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Contact us to speak with a homicide defense attorney The criminal defense attorneys at Van Severen Law Office regularly fight homicide charges.  Homicide charges range from things like first-degree intentional homicide, a Class A felony, down to more mitigated offenses.  For example, second-degree reckless homicide is a Class D felony, which carries 25 years in...CONTINUE READING