manslaughter

Question 1

what is manslaughter

Answer 1

-unlawful killing of another person without the intent to cause death

Question 2

types of manslaughter

Answer 2

-voluntary
-unvoluntary

Question 3

punishments for involuntary

Answer 3

-ten to sixteen months imprisonment

Question 4

punishments for voluntary manslalaughter

Answer 4

-maximun sentance is life if there are aggravted factors

Question 5

Actus Reus for voluntary manlaughter

Answer 5

-defendent must have commited the physical act that caused the death of a person

Question 6

Actus Reus for involuntary manslaughter

Answer 6

-Actions such as reckless driving, engaging in dangerous activites that cause someones death

Question 7

Mens Rea for voluntary manslaughter

Answer 7

-defendent must have intended to cause serious harm or death

Question 8

Mens rea for involuntary manslaughter

Answer 8

-lesser degree of culpability compared to murder, requires criminal negligence, reckless

Question 9

defenses for manslaughter

Answer 9

-self defenses
-defense of others
-consent
-provoction
-mental health
-intoxication