Court Index

Offence

Manslaughter

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed
20
Courts listing it
17
Heard in
Magistrates' Court (20)
Official offence code
COML022
The law
Contrary to Common Law
Where it can be tried
Crown Court only
Can lead to prison
Yes
Typical prison term in recorded cases
5 years 3 months to 11 years (440 cases)