What is a noncriminal homicide?

It is possible that a killing which initially appears to be a homicide crime may not in fact be criminal. Often the criminality of a death can be determined during the course of an investigation. read more

Non-criminal homicide covers a variety of circumstances which can result in the death of an individual. These homicides are not considered felonious incidents. read more

Criminal homicide may be classified as murder, manslaughter, or criminally negligent homicide. A person commits criminal homicide if he intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence causes the death of another person. read more

Typically, the circumstances surrounding a killing determine whether it is criminal. The intent of the killer usually determines whether a criminal homicide is classified as murder or Manslaughter and at what degree. English courts developed the body of Common Law on which U.S. jurisdictions initially relied in developing their homicide statutes. read more