homicide - involuntary manslaughter
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two types of involuntary manslaughter
unlawful act manslaughter
gross negligence manslaughter
unlawful act manslaughter
committed when the D has done an unlawful and dangerous act which causes the death of another human being under the kings peace
authority for unlawful act manslaughter
Newbury
elements of unlawful act manslaughter
D must have committed an unlawful act
D’s unlawful act must be dangerous
D’s unlawful act must have caused death (factual and legal causation)
gross negligence manslaughter
committed where death is caused by D’s grossly negligent act or omission
gross negligent manslaughter authority
Adomako
elements of gross negligence manslaughter
D owed a duty of care to V
D breached that duty of care
the breach was grossly negligent
breach gave rise to serious and obvious risk of death
the breach caused death (factual and legal)
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