homicide, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, heat of passion, negligent homicide, criminal negligence, malice aforethought, reckless behavior, self-defense, gross negligence

When someone causes the death of another person, the law recognizes different levels of responsibility. Manslaughter is one of the most serious homicide charges a person can face, but it’s different from murder in important ways. Understanding what manslaughter means and how the law treats it can help make sense of criminal cases and legal […]