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

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