Voluntary Manslaughter at Law Glossary
What is it? the unlawful killing of a human being, without malice, which is done intentionally upon a sudden quarrel or in the heat of passion. Also, a killing committed without lawful justification, wherein the defendant acted under a sudden and intense passion resulting from adequate provocation.Legal Definition Added By: Zoe
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