degrees of homicide

Question 1

1st degree murder

Answer 1

intentional killing that was planned beforehand

Question 2

2nd degree murder

Answer 2

intentional killing that wasn’t planned beforehand

Question 3

felony murder

Answer 3

killing done with a person committing a felony

Question 4

voluntary manslaughter

Answer 4

killing that was done in the act because of heat or anger

Question 5

involuntary manslaughter

Answer 5

unintended killing taking place during a misdemeanor crime

Question 6

vehicular homicide

Answer 6

killings from automobile accidents