Under Florida Statute Section 782.07, Jacksonville Manslaughter occurs when a human-being dies and:

1. the defendant intentionally caused or procured the death or
2. the defendant's culpable negligence caused the death. 
   

The defendant did not intent to cause the death.  If he did, this would be premeditated murder, not manslaughter. 

Jacksonville Manslaughter is a second-degree felony. 

Jacksonville Aggravated Manslaughter occurs when the victim of the manslaughter is:

1. elderly or disabled; 
2. under age 18; or
3. an officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic while that person is performing his or her duties. 
   

Jacksonville Aggravated Manslaughter is a first-degree felony.

To learn more about Jacksonville Manslaughter, contact a Jacksonville Manslaughter Lawyer.