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	Manslaughter is a common law offense in Australia, meaning that it is governed by case law rather than by statute. There are three main categories of voluntary manslaughter: 1) unlawful dangerous act, 2) criminal negligence, and 3) battery manslaughter. The rule for an unlawful dangerous act requires three elements: i) the defendant's act must be the cause of the victim's death, ii) the act must be unlawful, and iii) the act must be dangerous. Manslaughter involving criminal negligence can involve either an act or omission. In order to convict a person for manslaughter due to criminal negligence, the court primarily look at negligent conduct with a high risk of death. The final category, battery manslaughter, is when a person commits a battery that results in the death of victim.<ref>http://~~law~~.~~anu~~.~~edu~~.au/~~criminet/tmans~~.~~html~~</ref>		Manslaughter is a common law offense in Australia, meaning that it is governed by case law rather than by statute. There are three main categories of voluntary manslaughter: 1) unlawful dangerous act, 2) criminal negligence, and 3) battery manslaughter. The rule for an unlawful dangerous act requires three elements: i) the defendant's act must be the cause of the victim's death, ii) the act must be unlawful, and iii) the act must be dangerous. Manslaughter involving criminal negligence can involve either an act or omission. In order to convict a person for manslaughter due to criminal negligence, the court primarily look at negligent conduct with a high risk of death. The final category, battery manslaughter, is when a person commits a battery that results in the death of victim.<ref>http://www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch12s05s01s08.php</ref>

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	Manslaughter is a common law offense in Australia, meaning that it is governed by case law rather than by statute. There are three main categories of voluntary manslaughter: 1) unlawful dangerous act 2) criminal negligence and 3) battery manslaughter. The rule for an unlawful dangerous act requires three elements: i) the defendant's act must be the cause of the victim's death ii) the act must be unlawful and iii) the act must be dangerous. Manslaughter involving criminal negligence can involve either an act or omission. In order to convict a person for manslaughter due to criminal negligence, the court primarily look at negligent conduct with a high risk of death. The final category, battery manslaughter, is when a person commits a battery that results in the death of victim.<ref>http://law.anu.edu.au/criminet/tmans.html</ref>		Manslaughter is a common law offense in Australia, meaning that it is governed by case law rather than by statute. There are three main categories of voluntary manslaughter: 1) unlawful dangerous act, 2) criminal negligence, and 3) battery manslaughter. The rule for an unlawful dangerous act requires three elements: i) the defendant's act must be the cause of the victim's death, ii) the act must be unlawful, and iii) the act must be dangerous. Manslaughter involving criminal negligence can involve either an act or omission. In order to convict a person for manslaughter due to criminal negligence, the court primarily look at negligent conduct with a high risk of death. The final category, battery manslaughter, is when a person commits a battery that results in the death of victim.<ref>http://law.anu.edu.au/criminet/tmans.html</ref>

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	The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010)]]</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 232(2010)]]</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010)]]</ref>		The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010)]]</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 232 (2010)]]</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010)]]</ref>

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	The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010)]]</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 232(2010)~~, http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf~~</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010)~~, http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf~~</ref>		The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010)]]</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 232(2010)]]</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010)]]</ref>

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	The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref> Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010)~~, http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf~~</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 232(2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref>		The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref>[[Media: C-46.pdf \| Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010)]]</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 232(2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref>

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	The New York Penal Code addresses voluntary manslaughter under the heading of manslaughter in the first degree. There are four ways that a person can commit voluntary manslaughter. First, an individual, with only the intent to cause serious physical injury to another, can cause the death of that other person.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(1) (2009)</ref> A person can also be guilty of first degree manslaughter when, with intent to cause the death of another person, he causes the death of such person or of a third person under mitigating circumstances (i.e. extreme emotional disturbance).<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(2) (2009)</ref> An abortion after 24 weeks that results in the death of the mother can be a form of manslaughter in the first degree.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(3) (2009)</ref> And finally recklessly endangering a minor under the age of 11, which results in the death of the child, is manslaughter.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(4) (2009)</ref> Manslaughter in the first degree is a class B felony.		The New York Penal Code addresses voluntary manslaughter under the heading of manslaughter in the first degree. There are four ways that a person can commit voluntary manslaughter. First, an individual, with only the intent to cause serious physical injury to another, can cause the death of that other person.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(1) (2009)</ref> A person can also be guilty of first degree manslaughter when, with intent to cause the death of another person, he causes the death of such person or of a third person under mitigating circumstances (i.e. extreme emotional disturbance).<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(2) (2009)</ref> An abortion after 24 weeks that results in the death of the mother can be a form of manslaughter in the first degree.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(3) (2009)</ref> And finally recklessly endangering a minor under the age of 11, which results in the death of the child, is manslaughter.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(4) (2009)</ref> Manslaughter in the first degree is a class B felony.

			'''Maryland'''

			The Maryland Criminal Code does not explicitly distinguish between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Under section 2-207, manslaughter is a felony that is punishable by imprisonment up to 10 years or imprisonment for up to two years and/or a fine not exceeding $500 USD.<ref>Maryland Criminal Code, § 2-207 (2002)</ref>

			==Foreign Jurisdictions==

			'''Australia'''

			Manslaughter is a common law offense in Australia, meaning that it is governed by case law rather than by statute. There are three main categories of voluntary manslaughter: 1) unlawful dangerous act 2) criminal negligence and 3) battery manslaughter. The rule for an unlawful dangerous act requires three elements: i) the defendant's act must be the cause of the victim's death ii) the act must be unlawful and iii) the act must be dangerous. Manslaughter involving criminal negligence can involve either an act or omission. In order to convict a person for manslaughter due to criminal negligence, the court primarily look at negligent conduct with a high risk of death. The final category, battery manslaughter, is when a person commits a battery that results in the death of victim.<ref>http://law.anu.edu.au/criminet/tmans.html</ref>

			'''Canada'''

			The Canadian Criminal Code defines manslaughter as culpable homicide that is not murder or infantcide.<ref> Canadian Criminal Code, § 234 (2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref> Murder may be reduced to manslaughter when the defendant who committed the act did so in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 232(2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref> Any person who commits manslaughter is punishable by life imprisonment. However, if manslaughter is committed with a firearm, there is also a minimum punishment for imprisonment for four years.<ref>Canadian Criminal Code, § 236 (2010), http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/Statute/C/C-46.pdf</ref>

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	Under the Model Penal Code section 210.3, voluntary manslaughter is homicide which would otherwise be murder that is committed under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse. The Code uses a reasonable person standard to determine the validity of the alleged explanation or excuse. Voluntary manslaughter, like involuntary manslaughter, is a second degree felony.<ref>Model Penal Code, § 210.3 (2001)</ref>		Under the Model Penal Code section 210.3, voluntary manslaughter is homicide which would otherwise be murder that is committed under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse. The Code uses a reasonable person standard to determine the validity of the alleged explanation or excuse. Voluntary manslaughter, like involuntary manslaughter, is a second degree felony.<ref>Model Penal Code, § 210.3 (2001)</ref>

			==Variation by Jurisdiction==

			'''New York'''

			The New York Penal Code addresses voluntary manslaughter under the heading of manslaughter in the first degree. There are four ways that a person can commit voluntary manslaughter. First, an individual, with only the intent to cause serious physical injury to another, can cause the death of that other person.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(1) (2009)</ref> A person can also be guilty of first degree manslaughter when, with intent to cause the death of another person, he causes the death of such person or of a third person under mitigating circumstances (i.e. extreme emotional disturbance).<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(2) (2009)</ref> An abortion after 24 weeks that results in the death of the mother can be a form of manslaughter in the first degree.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(3) (2009)</ref> And finally recklessly endangering a minor under the age of 11, which results in the death of the child, is manslaughter.<ref>New York Penal Code, Title H , § 125.15(4) (2009)</ref> Manslaughter in the first degree is a class B felony.

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	Under the Model Penal Code section 210.3, voluntary manslaughter is homicide which would otherwise be murder that is committed under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse. The Code uses a reasonable person standard to determine the validity of the alleged explanation or excuse. Voluntary manslaughter, like involuntary manslaughter, is a second degree felony.<ref>Model Penal Code, § 210.3 (2001)</ref>		Under the Model Penal Code section 210.3, voluntary manslaughter is homicide which would otherwise be murder that is committed under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse. The Code uses a reasonable person standard to determine the validity of the alleged explanation or excuse. Voluntary manslaughter, like involuntary manslaughter, is a second degree felony.<ref>Model Penal Code, § 210.3 (2001)</ref>


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	Voluntary manslaughter is an act of murder that is reduced to manslaughter because of extenuating circumstances.<ref>Black's Law Dictionary, 9th Edition (2009)</ref> This charge is also known as manslaughter in the first degree, unintentional murder, or intentional manslaughter.		Voluntary manslaughter is an act of murder that is reduced to manslaughter because of extenuating circumstances.<ref>Black's Law Dictionary, 9th Edition (2009)</ref> This charge is also known as manslaughter in the first degree, unintentional murder, or intentional manslaughter.

			==Model Penal Code==

			Under the Model Penal Code section 210.3, voluntary manslaughter is homicide which would otherwise be murder that is committed under the influence of extreme mental or emotional disturbance for which there is reasonable explanation or excuse. The Code uses a reasonable person standard to determine the validity of the alleged explanation or excuse. Voluntary manslaughter, like involuntary manslaughter, is a second degree felony.<ref>Model Penal Code, § 210.3 (2001)</ref>

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Voluntary manslaughter is an act of murder that is reduced to manslaughter because of extenuating circumstances.<ref>Black's Law Dictionary, 9th Edition (2009)</ref> This charge is also known as manslaughter in the first degree, unintentional murder, or intentional manslaughter.

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