What's the difference in the "degrees" of murder?

Question

Also how is manslaughter different?

Answer 1

In some states (New York State, for example), first degree murder was reserved for the murder of an on-duty policeman or prison guard. Otherwise, the difference is one of intent, negligence and premeditation. The more you intend to kill someone and the more you plan it, the more likely it is that you will be charged with a higher level of murder.

Answer 2

the different degrees are determined by intent/malice or other circumstances, ie: heat of passion (found someone tapping your loved one and in a fit of rage, u swung something at them killing them, or shot them, killing them.., etc.)
Manslaughter is determined as the unlawful killing of a human being caused by an act which constitutes such disregard of probably harmful consequences to another as to consitite wanton or reckless conduct. It requires either an intentional act or an omission to act, IT is NOT necessary to prove intent to kill.

Answer 3

1st degree - premediated
2nd degree - intentional but not premeditated
manslaughter - accidental or not intentional
negligent homicide - also not intentional but happened due to negligence.

Answer 4

It depends on intent and circumstances.

Answer 5

state of mind, motive and circumstances.

Answer 6

http://members.lycos.co.uk/brisray/misc/mmurder.htm

Answer 7

http://dictionary.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/results.pl?co=www.findlaw.com&topic=be/be64ca4a0556eff260179ac64b7b4596

Answer 8

idk your questions are fun to answer though.