Bay Shore Man to Face Judge in Wife’s Stabbing

Wesley Paul is expected to be formally charged today with second-degree murder in the killing of his wife while their son played outside.

Monica Paul and her estranged husband, Wesley Paul, had recently separated and police say they were arguing over visitation.  That's when Paul stabbed her to death while their 6-year-old son was playing just a few feet from the incident.

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Murder and manslaughter are both forms of criminal homicide. Criminal homicide occurs when a person unlawfully takes the life of another person. Criminal homicide may stem from negligence or intentional wrongdoing. For example, a drunk driver who causes an auto accident may be charged with vehicular manslaughter if his or her actions lead to the death of another driver, passenger, or pedestrian. A person who intentionally assaults another with a deadly weapon, with the intention to take their life, will likely face attempted murder charges.

A highly experienced Westchester County criminal lawyer can explore different options in regard to your defense in the face of manslaughter or murder charges. For example, an act committed in self-defense would not be murder. The incident may have been entirely accidental, or you may have been framed or wrongfully accused. A thorough investigation may uncover evidence of wrongful charges in this way.