What are the two distinct categories of homicide? How do they differ?

What will be an ideal response?


Murder is the unlawful killing of one human being by another. Manslaughter is the deliberate killing of another person and is typically classified into two subcategories: voluntary and in-voluntary.

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Which of the following statements about the status of corporations as juristic persons is true?

a. The law has never made any distinction between the rights of natural persons and juristic persons b. Some critics argue that corporations, or juristic persons, should be stripped of the rights of natural persons c. Natural persons are acknowledged to have far more power than juristic persons d. Corporations have enjoyed no benefits from their status as juristic persons

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What is a good example of resulting harm?

a. Killing of a human being b. Planning a murder c. Killing anything d. None of the above

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Sexual assault and rape are the most expensive crimes yearly in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The defendant's character is not admissible in a criminal trial

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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