Compare and contrast murder and voluntary manslaughter

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The following must be in the answer:
a. Murder
i. "heat of the moment"
1. Once the "heat of the moment" has ended it is the thought that the accused has had sufficient time to "cool" his or her temper.
ii. Premeditation
iii. Act of homicide
b. Voluntary manslaughter
i. "heat of the moment"
ii. Act of homicide
1. The act of voluntary manslaughter must be committed during the "heat of the moment" to stand in court.

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