Which of the below statements are correct regarding manslaughter?
a. To reduce the unlawful killing of a human being from murder to malice, the killing must be done without malice and as the result of a sudden quarrel or done in the heat of passion.
b. A cooling off period is required to reduce murder to voluntary manslaughter.
c. The amount of provocation may affect the length of the cooling off period.
d. To constitute adequate heat of passion, the accused must be in a state of binding rage.
b
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