Non-Culpable Homicide Accident Self Defence Times of War Murder Infanticide Manslaughter First Degree Second Degree

Homicide Culpable Homicide The killing of another human being, directly or indirectly Culpable Homicide A killing for which the accused can be held legally responsible Example: Murder

Non-Culpable Homicide A killing for which a person cannot be held legally responsible Example: An accident Soldier acting under order in times of war Self defence or defending another person

Murder The intentional killing of another human being

First Degree Murder A killing that is planned and deliberate, is the result of a contract, causes death of a peace officer i.e. police officer, or is committed during another serious crime i.e. kidnapping, sexual assault Example: Paul Bernardo Maximum Penalty: Life Imprisonment, may apply for parole after 25 years

Second Degree Murder Any murder not classified as first-degree murder. Example: Robert Pickton (pig farmer) Maximum Penalty: Life Imprisonment, may apply for parole after 10 years

Infanticide The killing of a newborn infant by the child’s mother 3 Circumstances must be present for it to be infanticide: Natural mother of the victim; The victim must be less than 12 months At the time of killing, suffering from mental illness (post-partum psychosis or depression) Maximum Penalty: 5 years

Manslaughter Any culpable homicide not classified as murder or infanticide. Example: homicide caused by provocation Homicide with a gun- max. 25 years, min. 4 years Without a gun max. 25 years