Which of the following terms is defined as a criminal homicide that encompasses a killing done without intent to kill, and without such indifference to human life as to constitute implied malice, as a result of criminally negligent conduct on the part of the defendant?

A. Voluntary manslaughter
B. Capital murder
C. Justifiable homicide
D. Involuntary manslaughter


Answer: D

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A. 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 B. 80 U.S.C. Section 1990 C. 18 U.S.C.A. Section 242 D. 11 U.S.C.A. Section 189

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List two justifications to the limitation on the use of deadly force to apprehend suspects.

What will be an ideal response?

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