Question

An alternative category of criminal homicide, typically charged when a killing occurs under circumstances that are not severe enough to constitute murder yet are beyond the defenses of justifiable or excusable homicide is called:_______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Manslaughter

Explanation:

The two types of criminal murder are murder and manslaughter. However, the latter, while unlawful, it does not involve malice or an intention to kill or even seriously harm the person. Manslaughter does not also involve any reckless disregard for the life of the individual and hence always involves no malice aforethought. They can be labelled as excusable or justifiable homicides, but the moral blame for manslaughter is less than that of first or second degree murder.