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What’s the difference between 1st-degree murder, 2nd-degree murder and manslaughter? – An often asked question. A simple explanation.

Posted bywpengine 26 March 2019

Here’s what you need to know about how Canadian law distinguishes between these three types of homicide.

Source: What’s the difference between 1st-degree murder, 2nd-degree murder and manslaughter? | CBC News

Posted bywpengine26 March 2019Posted inUncategorized

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