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Homicide

causing the death of another human being with a criminal mens rea

causation

requires proof that the defendant was both a but for cause of the death and the proximate cause

intervening events

such as infections, medical negligence, and complications from medical procedures are deemed to be foreseeable consequences of violent attacks requiring medical treatment

involuntary manslaughter

c

general intent

intended to do the act

second degree murder

a "depraved heart" state of mind involving an extreme risk of death or by a specific intent to cause grievous bodily harm

first degree murder

require defendant to have a specific intent to kill and carrying out the act with deliberation and premeditation.

voluntary manslaughter

will mitigate a murder conviction if the killing was provoked by the victim.




*mere words are not enough

Felony murder

4 requirements:




1.) must be inherently dangerous




2.) must satisfy the "merger" doctrine




3.) The death must have resulted from the commission of the felony




4.) the “agency” rule limits felony murder to deaths resulting from the actions ofthe felons and excludes deaths resulting from the actions of other parties