Involuntary manslaughter (Unlawful Act) Flashcards
1
Q
What is involuntary manslaughter ?
A
Where the defendant completed the actus reus, but didn’t have the mens rea for murder
2
Q
What is unlawful act manslaughter ?
A
Where the defendant commits a crime during which the victim dies
3
Q
What are the requirements for unlawful act manslaughter ?
A
D committed an unlawful act
The act was objectively dangerous
The act must cause death
D must have the MR for the act
4
Q
What is the maximum sentence ?
A
Life however it may vary depending on the severity of the committed act
5
Q
What case’s can be used for unlawful act manslaughter ?
A
R V Lamb (1967)
R V Franklin (1883)
