Crimes Against the Person

2.  The Make My Day Law speaks to the idea that
an individual is justified in using deadly force,
generally with a firearm, to defend himself
when threatened on his own property. The
residents of a home, when it is infiltrated, must
retreat and verbally declare intent to use
deadly force before doing so. If this declaration
does not happen there is no automatic legal
justification.

3.  I. Homicide- the killing of one human being by
another

4.  A. Noncriminal homicide- Excusable and
justifiable and is not subject to criminal
charges
 B. Criminal Homicide- Committed with
intent, or from a person’s reckless actions

5.  II. Criminal Homicide- the most serious forms
of criminal homicide are killings done with
malice
 Ex. Malice- Having the intent to kill or
seriously harm another person without
regard for human life

6.  A. First-Degree Murder- Killing that is
premeditated and done with malice (Usually
life in prison)

7.  B. Felony Murder- Any killing that takes
place during another felony (arson, rape,
robbery, etc.)
 Many states consider felony murder to be first
degree murder regardless of whether malice
and/or premeditation exist

8.  C. Second-Degree Murder- Killing that is
done with malice, but without premeditation
 The intent to kill was not there until the
moment of murder (Approx. 25 years to
life)

9.  D. Third Degree Murder- Killing that is not
first or second degree murder and more
severe than manslaughter (Around 15 years)
 Often added as a charge in case 1st degree
doesn’t stick

10.  E. Voluntary Manslaughter- Killing that
would otherwise be murder, but it occurs
after the victim has done something to the
killer that would cause a reasonable person
to lose control (Less than 10)
 Crime must happen right after provocation

11.  F. Involuntary Manslaughter- Killing when
there is no intention to kill at all resulting
from reckless conduct (30 days to 7 years)

12.  G. Negligent Homicide- Causing death
through criminally negligent behavior
 Vehicular homicide- Killing from
operating a motor vehicle in a reckless and
negligent way