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12 Cards in this Set
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criminal homicide
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killing that involves unlawful conduct and evil intent on the part of the killer
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euthanasia
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another name for mercy killing
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execusable homicide
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killing another by mistake or in self-defense
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felony-murder rule
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liability for murder when a death results during, and as a result of, any dangerous felony committed by the defendant
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involuntary manslaughter
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the unintentional killing of another human being caused during the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony or as the result of criminal negligence
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justifiable homicide
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killing under circumstance sanctioned by the sovereign
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mass murderer
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one who kills several victims at the same time in one location
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murder
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the purposeful, knowing, or reckless unlawful killing of another human being
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negligent manslaughter
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the unintentional killing of another human being casued by the negligence of the defendant
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serial murderer
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one who kills several persons over a period of time, which can range from weeks to years
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suicide
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the taking of one's own life
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voluntary manslaughter
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the intentional and unlawful killing of another person in response to adequate provocation
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