If you have prior convictions for negligent homicide or a similar crime (e.g., assault or manslaughter), you could face harsher penalties than if you have no prior criminal record. Fines and prison terms tend to increase with each conviction—and so does the toll on your finances, family, and health. What you do now could very well determine your entire future. As soon as the police charge you with negligent homicide, it’s a good idea to find an attorney to represent you. Your attorney can ensure that no one makes unfair assumptions about your case, no matter what your record looks like.