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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Murder
The intentional killing of another human being

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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