Murder is different from manslaughter because murder is done with malicious intent by using violent means. Murder occurs when someone plans to kill a person or people. Murder has three degrees: 1st is premeditated, 2nd refers to a homicide that took place at the same time as another felony (e.g. killing a bank teller during a robbery), and 3rd is death that takes place from the beginning w intending to simply harm the victim.
However manslaughter happens when someone dies because of negligence. The penalty for murder is more severe than for manslaughter. Manslaughter has two categories depending on whether or not the killer’s actions were planned. Voluntary manslaughter is when the suspect can prove temporary insanity. Mostly used when a person has been provoked to commit actions they wouldn’t normally engage in. Involuntary manslaughter is when someone accidentally kills when committing a misdemeanor without the purpose of killing. Driving while drunk and hitting someone with your vehicle is one of the most common types of involuntary manslaughter. merriam-webster.com/manslaughter link
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