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- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.05%3A_Second-Degree_MurderThis page explains second-degree murder, distinguishing it from first-degree murder. It describes second-degree murder as non-premeditated, involving implied malice and depraved heart murder, which is...This page explains second-degree murder, distinguishing it from first-degree murder. It describes second-degree murder as non-premeditated, involving implied malice and depraved heart murder, which is marked by recklessness and indifference to life. The text notes that reckless actions, such as impaired driving, can raise charges from manslaughter to second-degree murder.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_HomicideThis page introduces criminal homicide, detailing types such as murder (including first-degree, second-degree, and felony murder) and manslaughter. It provides foundational knowledge of legal categori...This page introduces criminal homicide, detailing types such as murder (including first-degree, second-degree, and felony murder) and manslaughter. It provides foundational knowledge of legal categories and definitions related to homicide, setting the stage for further exploration.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.07%3A_End-of-Chapter_MaterialThis page explores homicide law, distinguishing between criminal homicide categories like murder (first and second-degree) and manslaughter (voluntary and involuntary). It examines the concepts of mal...This page explores homicide law, distinguishing between criminal homicide categories like murder (first and second-degree) and manslaughter (voluntary and involuntary). It examines the concepts of malice, intent, and premeditation through various case scenarios, prompting the reader to evaluate court decisions.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.03%3A_First-Degree_MurderThis page outlines first-degree murder, focusing on its classifications: premeditated murder, murder by specified means, and felony murder. It emphasizes the need for intent and planning in premeditat...This page outlines first-degree murder, focusing on its classifications: premeditated murder, murder by specified means, and felony murder. It emphasizes the need for intent and planning in premeditated cases and discusses grading murder, capital punishment implications, and the rarity of death penalty sentences.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.06%3A_ManslaughterThis page explains the differences between murder and manslaughter, emphasizing the absence of malice in manslaughter. It covers voluntary manslaughter, which arises from serious provocation, and invo...This page explains the differences between murder and manslaughter, emphasizing the absence of malice in manslaughter. It covers voluntary manslaughter, which arises from serious provocation, and involuntary manslaughter, categorized by lack of intent (reckless or negligent). Examples of negligent behavior leading to fatalities and specific cases, like vehicular manslaughter, illustrate these concepts.
- https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Criminal_Law/Introduction_to_Criminal_Law/09%3A_Criminal_Homicide/9.02%3A_MurderThis page outlines the elements of murder, including intent, causation, and harm, as well as definitions of justifiable and excusable homicides. It discusses the insanity defense and "usable homicide,...This page outlines the elements of murder, including intent, causation, and harm, as well as definitions of justifiable and excusable homicides. It discusses the insanity defense and "usable homicide," where an insane defendant's actions are noncriminal. The transmission of AIDS in relation to murder and manslaughter is noted, and the declining murder rate in the U.S. from 2006 to 2009 is mentioned.
