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Involuntary Manslaughter
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- Mon Jun 06 2005
... Involuntary Manslaughter In order to critically discuss whether the law governing involuntary manslaughter is in a satisfactory state, I must first look at the current law, outlining the problems, and then look at proposed changes. Involuntary manslaughter - * This is where death occurs as a result of conduct by the defendant. * It has similar AR to murder, but lacks the MR of murder. * It can include a very wide set of circumstances. * The maximum sentence is life, but the judge has discretion in sentencing. * There are three types of involuntary manslaughter, as well as a newer area which is emerging. These are; * Constructive manslaughter (unlawful act manslaughter) * Gross negligence manslaughter * Subjective recklessness manslaughter * And the newer area, corporate manslaughter. Constructive Manslaughter This is made up from an unlawful and dangerous act where death is the consequence, even though death may never have been contemplated by the defendant. AR * The defendants' unlawful and dangerous act caused
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