Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, March 22nd, 2001
INTRODUCTION
Imagine this scenario: you are driving to work and running very late. Up ahead, you see a yellow light that you know will be red by the time you reach the intersection. Because you are in such a hurry to get to work, you decide to run the red light. Lo and behold! A pedestrian walks in front of your car; you are unable to brake in time; and you kill the pedestrian.
For causing this death, you are guilty of criminal homicide. (1) However, the degree of your offense, i.e., whether it is murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide, depends on your mental state with regard to caus...
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