Define the following terms that describe murder and manslaughter: First degree murder, Second degree murder, Involuntary manslaughter, and Voluntary manslaughter

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First degree murder: knowingly causes the death of another person after deliberation on the matter;
Second degree murder: knowingly causes the death of another person while committing a criminal act and not acting under the influence of a sudden passion;
Involuntary manslaughter: recklessly cause another person's death;
Voluntary manslaughter: causes the death of another person by being certain of taking the victim's life and acting in the heat of passion.

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