What is Involuntary Manslaughter?
Refers to an unintentional homicide from criminally negligent or reckless conduct. It can also refer to an unintentional killing while performing a misdemeanor. Involuntary manslaughter can be close to murder in some jurisdictions if it is done with extreme recklessness which may be second degree murder.
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