manslaughter

• Terme juridique désignant le fait de causer la mort d'une personne sans intention de la tuer, que ce soit par négligence ou dans un accès de colère sans préméditation.

A legal term used to describe the unlawful killing of a human being without premeditation or malice aforethought.

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1. Unlawful killing without maliceC1formallegal

   The act of killing another person without premeditation or malice aforethought, typically resulting from recklessness or provocation.

   Homicide involontaire

   • The driver was charged with manslaughter after the fatal accident caused by his negligence.
   • Voluntary manslaughter often occurs in the heat of the moment during a sudden quarrel.
   • The court reduced the charge from murder to manslaughter due to lack of intent.

2. Legal classification of homicideC1formalamericanlegal

   A category of homicide distinguished from murder by the absence of premeditated malice, including both voluntary (intentional but provoked) and involuntary (reckless or negligent) acts.

   Homicide involontaire (droit pénal)

   • Involuntary manslaughter can result from a reckless disregard for human life, like drunk driving.
   • The defendant pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after claiming self-defense failed.
   • Sentencing for manslaughter varies widely depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances.