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Homicide

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

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  1. Homicide The killing of one person by another

  2. Criminal Homicide: committed with intent or a plan, or due to reckless behavior

  3. Murder Killing that is done with “malice” (intent to harm) Different degrees to denote different levels of severity & classify circumstances

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  6. Second-Degree Murder • Done with malice but without premeditation • Can be intentional but spontaneous

  7. 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

  8. Involuntary Manslaughter • Death with zero intent • Does involve extremely reckless conduct

  9. Negligent Homicide • Death due to criminal negligence (failure to exercise reasonable care) • Can sometimes be considered unintentional manslaughter

  10. Noncriminal Homicide • Does not carry any penalties • Justifiable/excusable  killer is deemed faultless

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