Voluntary Manslaughter - Loss of Control

Question 1

Duffy/Thornton/Ahluwalia (overrules)

Answer 1

The loss of control no longer has to be sudden

Question 2

Ibrams & Gregory

Answer 2

The loss of control cannot be due to a considered desire for revenge

Question 3

Dawes

Answer 3

Sexual infidelity on it’s own is not a qualifying trigger

Question 4

Clinton

Answer 4

Sexual infidelity can form part of the grave circumstances if coupled with other things said or done

Question 5

Ashmelash

Answer 5

circumstances exclude those that impact on the defendant’s tolerance or self restraint (e.g. intoxication)