Second-degree murder, or non-premeditated murder, involves intentional killing without prior planning. Countries handle these cases differently, with penalties ranging from long prison terms to even the death sentence. Not all countries recognize degrees of murder, instead categorizing them differently. Voluntary manslaughter is an unlawful killing, often the equivalent of a second-degree murder charge under federal jurisdiction. In contrast, involuntary manslaughter involves unintentional killings without malice but caused by recklessness or negligence. Countries may even include […]