Legally speaking, what is the difference between murder and homicide (is there a difference)?
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Cyndi Ninja
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Although the term homicide is sometimes used synonymously with murder, homicide is broader in scope than murder. Murder is a form of criminal homicide; other forms of homicide might not constitute criminal acts. These homicides are regarded as justified or excusable. For example, individuals may, in a necessary act of Self-Defense, kill a person who threatens them with death or serious injury, or they may be commanded or authorized by law to kill a person who is a member of an enemy force or who has committed a serious crime. 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. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/homicide
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Murder is premeditated, planned. Homicide is accidental. You did not mean to kill the person. One classic example is self-defense. But of course, there's a thin line separating the two. Those accused of murder would always try to say that it wasn't intentional.
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its manslaughter in the UK i always hear homicide on american films and thought it was another name for murder so thanks!
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