Premeditated Murder: "Wrongfully causing
the death of another human being after
rationally considering the timing or method
of doing so, in order to either increase the
likelihood of success, or to evade detection
or apprehension."
Manslaughter
"Unlawful Killing Of
Another Without Intent
To Kill
Voluntary Manslaughter:
"When the defendant kills
with malice aforethought"
Involuntary Manslaughter: "The unlawful
killing of a human being without malice
aforethought"
Infanticide
"The act of killing an
infant, usually within one
year of birth"
Criminal Negligence
"Recklessly acting without reasonable
caution and putting another person at risk
of injury or death"
Self Defence
The act of defending oneself when physically
attacked
Accidental
"A death which occurred
unexpectedly,
unintentionally or by
random chance"