What distinguishes voluntary manslaughter from involuntary manslaughter?

What will be an ideal response?


Voluntary manslaughter generally refers to the killing of another person out of an act of passion but lacks premeditation. Involuntary manslaughter usually refers to the accidental or nonintentional death of another human being, with severenegligence.

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The prohibition of bills of attainder addresses ______.

a. challenging the legality of confinement b. producing probable cause c. imposing punishment without a trial d. making an act criminal after the fact

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The National Institute of Justice recommends that a lineup contain a minimum of ____________ persons

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Under what circumstances may a confession be deemed unconstitutional? Discuss each one in detail

What will be an ideal response?

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Named after the creator of operant theory, Jeffery adopted this psychological approach _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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