- Voluntary manslaughter varies from involuntary manslaughter; its definition anchors on the state in which the crime occurs.
- Involuntary manslaughter is considered less serious than murder or voluntary manslaughter because it lacks the element of intent to kill or cause...
- Generally there are two types of involuntary manslaughter: (1) criminal-negligence manslaughter; and (2) unlawful-act manslaughter.
- In New South Wales (NSW), there are two kinds of manslaughter: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
- There are two types of involuntary manslaughter: criminally negligent manslaughter and unlawful-act manslaughter, also known as constructive manslaughter.
- Other types of involuntary manslaughter with a motor vehicle include illegal street racing or reckless driving. This is also known as vehicular manslaughter.
- The first type of involuntary manslaughter (caused by a negligent act) can apply even if the negligent act that caused the death was not illegal.
- California law divides manslaughter into three main categories: voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter.
- Because one involves intent and the other does not, self-defense is often not an available legal defense in involuntary manslaughter cases.