Question

What are two of the different legal categories of homicide? discuss each type and provide an example of a homicide that would fall under the categ?

Answer 1

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First-Degree Murder: Crimes in which the offender planned to kill another person and carried out the act. Described as “malice aforethought” or premeditated murder. For example, a kill with malice.

Second-Degree Murder: Homicide in which the offender meant to physically hurt the victim, but did not mean to kill the victim.

Manslaughter: Homicide that is considered less blameworthy than others. Contains Voluntary manslaughter (murder committed during intense emotion) and Involuntary manslaughter (killing due to reckless behavior or acts). For example, the killing of a child due to the parent shaking it.

Answer 2

1. Manslaughter - this charge is for instances where the accused did not plan the crime or have intended to kill the victim by their actions. Manslaughter is an unlawful killing that doesn't involve malice aforethought—intent to seriously harm or kill, or extreme, reckless disregard for life. The absence of malice aforethought means that manslaughter involves less moral blame than either first or second-degree murder.


2. First degree murder - It is defined as an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim. For example is when you kill with malice. Second degree is when you kill with passion