Manslaughter - Voluntary

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Background

Voluntary manslaughter is an act of murder that is reduced to manslaughter because of extenuating circumstances.[1] This charge is also known as manslaughter in the first degree, unintentional murder, or intentional manslaughter.


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  1. Black's Law Dictionary, 9th Edition (2009)