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Unit 4 Vocabulary . Learning content-specific words to deepen our comprehension. The killing of one person by another, either intentionally or unintentionally. Homicide includes accidents and murder.
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Unit 4 Vocabulary Learning content-specific words to deepen our comprehension
The killing of one person by another, either intentionally or unintentionally. • Homicide includes accidents and murder. • Homicide is the term used before law enforcement can make any official determinations about the death(s). Homicide
Killing someone with malice of forethought (planned). • It could be done while committing another crime. • Murder is always illegal. Murder
Killing a person with malice of forethought (planned) • This is different from murder because the killing was planned. • It was done deliberately and solely to kill. First-degree murder
Killing done during a crime deemed dangerous to human life. • The crime was most likely not committed with the intention of killing. • Murder was not the goal. Second-degree murder
Killing someone intentionally but without the malice of forethought (without it being planned). • If the killing was a crime of passion (killing a spouse or lover because of jealousy), the intention was to kill. • But, the killing was not planned, but spontaneous. Voluntary Manslaughter
Death, but without malice of forethought (was not planned). • It was committed without intent to kill. • Accidental death Involuntary Manslaughter