manslaughter charge
Killing without premeditation
A manslaughter charge is a formal criminal accusation of unlawful killing without the intent required for murder.
Manslaughter typically covers deaths caused by recklessness, negligence, or in the heat of passion—distinguishing it from premeditated homicide.
He faced a manslaughter charge after the drunk driving accident.
The charge often results from plea negotiations in murder cases.
- homicideCausing another's death
- involuntary manslaughterUnintentional unlawful killing
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
- heat of passionIntense temporary emotional disturbance
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- traffic penaltiesticket, speeding ticket, traffic fine, parking ticket, citations
manslaughter chargeacquittal
Formal clearing of charges
exoneration · not guilty verdict · charges dropped · case dismissed · vindication
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