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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Born-Alive Rule | Historical rule requiring a baby be born alice to be a homicide victim |
| Unlawful Act Manslaughter | Unintended death during commison of a non-homicidal offense |
| Involuntary Manslaughter | Unintentional killing cause by conscious disregard of substantial risk. |
| Last-Straw Rule | A final triggering event after accumulated anger. |
| Cooling-Off Time | Time a reasonable person would need to regain self control |
| Murder Mens Rea | Purposeful, knowing or reckless mental state in killing |
| Capital Case | A case involving the death penalty or life without parole |
| Bifurcation Procedure | Seperate guilt and sentencing phases in captial cases. |