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Section 30-2-3 - Manslaughter.

30-2-3. Manslaughter.

Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice.

A.     Voluntary manslaughter consists of manslaughter committed upon a sudden quarrel or in the heat of passion.   

Whoever commits voluntary manslaughter is guilty of a third degree felony resulting in the death of a human being.

B.     Involuntary manslaughter consists of manslaughter committed in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to felony, or in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death in an unlawful manner or without due caution and circumspection.

Whoever commits involuntary manslaughter is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

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