Crime of killing of a human being by another human being, less serious than murder.
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Examples for "manslaughter"
Examples for "manslaughter"
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The new term is longer than the average given in manslaughter cases.
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Under Israeli law, manslaughter can carry a maximum 20 years behind bars.
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He faced a possible sentence of 200 years if convicted of manslaughter.
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Under Oklahoma law, first-degree manslaughter carries a minimum sentence of four years.
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Involuntary manslaughter is the law we use to punish people for accidents.
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According to the laws of war, medics have to act as noncombatants unless they are killing in self-defense.
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Killing in self-defense and by mischance shall be pardoned from the King's indictment.
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Neither can it be held to apply to accidental killings, or killings in self-defense, or in defense of property or family.
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He also offered for jurors to consider a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
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His public defender pleaded him out to a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
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The inventor, Peter Madsen, is being held on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
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Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on Monday.
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But Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter.