Involuntary Manslaughter

Question 1

What are the AR and MR of gross negligence manslaughter?

Answer 1

AR:
An act or omission that amounts to w breach of duty which created a risk of death and actually caused death

MR: conduct so bad in all the circs that it should be regarded as criminal negligence

Question 2

2 main types

Answer 2

Unlawful act manslaughter (constructive manslaughter)

Gross negligence manslaughter

Question 3

What is the AR and MR of constructive manslaughter?

Answer 3

AR
An unlawful dangerous act

MR:
MR of whatever unlawful act it was that was committed.

Question 4

Invol manslaughter

Answer 4

MR less than that for murder