What is the difference between first degree murder and manslaughter?
New Brunswick, Canada
The following excerpt is from R v. Dennis James Oland, 2016 NBQB 43 (CanLII):
Our Court of Appeal in R v. Nash explains the relevance of this inquiry I have made: ...There is said to be a continuum between first degree murder and manslaughter when it comes to the extent to which the murder was the product of an informed decision to take the life of another. ... (At para. 49)
In my opinion, this case falls toward the lower end of that spectrum referred to in R v. Nash, which tends to mitigate the parole ineligibility period that is to be imposed. I also find support for this view in the recommendation of the jury to which I will refer in a moment.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the applicable sentence for a man convicted of second degree murder of his common law spouse and indignity on a human body? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the test for apportioning the degree of contributory negligence between two parties? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between the originating process and the originating procedure? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between a claim and a claim? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between latent and latent defects? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between a salary recommendation based on a percentage or ratio of the salary level of another court? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between a mortgagee and mortgagee when the mortgagee buys in at the mortgage sale and later sells the property to a third party? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between a two-year-old child and his father's driving time? (New Brunswick, Canada)
When will a motion be heard in a different judicial district? (New Brunswick, Canada)
What is the difference between the original evidence and the current evidence? (New Brunswick, Canada)
