It's not murder (normally because the person did not intend to kill) , but the person is responsible for the unlawful death. In English law we call it 'manslaughter'.
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Thread: What does it mean?
- 12-May-2004, 17:32 #1Anonymous Guest
What does it mean? He pleaded guilty to culpable homicide.
what does "culpable homicide" mean exactly.
- 12-May-2004, 17:48 #2
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- 12-May-2004, 21:51 #3
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Re: What does it mean? I agree with Tdol. One can also say " involuntary manslaughter." :wink:
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- 12-May-2004, 23:37 #4
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And now we have 'corporate manslaughter'.
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