negligent homicide

negligent homicide
The criminal offense committed by one whose negligence is the direct and proximate cause of another's death. Criminal homicide constitutes negligent homicide when it is committed negligently. Model Penal Code No. 210.4(1).
Killing of a human being by criminal negligence. La.Rev.St. No. 14:32.
Although an intentional act is required, it is not necessary, unlike the crime of involuntary manslaughter, that a defendant realize the risk of death involved in his conduct. State v. Fisher, 141 Ariz. 227, 686 P.2d 750, 770.
Criminal homicide constitutes negligent homicide when it is committed negligently. Model Penal Code, No. 210.4.

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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