MURDER & HOMICIDE LAW — CALIFORNIA
Voluntary Manslaughter in California — PC §192(a) Heat of Passion
Voluntary manslaughter is a killing in the heat of passion or upon sudden quarrel without malice. It carries 3, 6, or 11 years in state prison — significantly less than murder.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Voluntary Manslaughter California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §192(a)
- Classification
- Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- 3, 6, or 11 years state prison
- Probation Eligible
- Rarely
- Strike Offense
- Yes — serious felony
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