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Homicide. The killing of one person by another. Criminal Homicide : committed with intent or a plan, or due to reckless behavior. Murder. Killing that is done with “malice” (intent to harm) Different degrees to denote different levels of severity & classify circumstances.
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Homicide The killing of one person by another
Criminal Homicide: committed with intent or a plan, or due to reckless behavior
Murder Killing that is done with “malice” (intent to harm) Different degrees to denote different levels of severity & classify circumstances
First-Degree Murder • Killing that is premeditated, deliberate & done with malice • Premeditation does not have to take place far ahead of time – can occur directly before the murder
Felony Murder • Killing that takes place during the committing of felonies (robbery, rape, etc.) • Intent does not have be proven (malice is already there, since a felony is taking place)
Second-Degree Murder • Done with malice but without premeditation • Can be intentional but spontaneous
Voluntary Manslaughter • Victim has done something to the killer that causes them to lose control – “heat of passion” crime • Must occur directly after the provocation (killer cannot have time to “cool down”) • Less severe penalty – takes into account human frailty
Involuntary Manslaughter • Death with zero intent • Does involve extremely reckless conduct
Negligent Homicide • Death due to criminal negligence (failure to exercise reasonable care) • Can sometimes be considered unintentional manslaughter
Noncriminal Homicide • Does not carry any penalties • Justifiable/excusable killer is deemed faultless