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Crimes Against the Person. Chapter 9 . Homicide. The killing of one human being by another Criminal Homicide Murder (done with malice) First-degree: premeditated and with intent Felony Murder: killing that takes place while committing a felony. Not necessary to prove intent.
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Crimes Against the Person Chapter 9
Homicide • The killing of one human being by another • Criminal Homicide • Murder (done with malice) • First-degree: premeditated and with intent • Felony Murder: killing that takes place while committing a felony. Not necessary to prove intent. • Second-degree: done with malice but not premeditation • Voluntary manslaughter: often done in rage
Homicide • Murder (continued) • Involuntary manslaughter: no intent to kill but happens during extreme reckless behavior • Negligent homicide: similar to involuntary manslaughter. Failure to exercise a reasonable or ordinary amount of care • Example: Vehicular homicide • Noncriminal Homicide: killing that is justifiable or excusable • Soldiers, police, self-defense • You be the Judge…pg. 109
Assault and Battery • Assault: attempt or threat to carry out a physical attack upon another person • Battery: unlawful physical contact inflicted by one person upon another person without consent. • Today these terms are interchangeable in law • Stalking • Sexual assault • Rape • Statutory Rape • Consent is not an element • Rape Shield Laws
Suicide • One of the leading causes of death among teenagers • Attempted suicide is a crime • Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide • The Case of… pg. 111