Involuntary Manslaughter

What is Involuntary Manslaughter?

Refers to an unintentional homicide from criminally negligent or reckless conduct. It can also refer to an unintentional killing while performing a misdemeanor. Involuntary manslaughter can be close to murder in some jurisdictions if it is done with extreme recklessness which may be second degree murder.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Criminal Law terms:

• Depraved Heart Murder
• Provocation
• Homicide

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