Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: Manslaughter

192. Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without

malice. It is of three kinds:

The penal code section copied above defines voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. If you want further information check Penal code Section 192.

(a) Voluntary--upon a sudden quarrel or heat of passion.

(b) Involuntary--in the commission of an unlawful act, not

amounting to felony; or in the commission of a lawful act which might

produce death, in an unlawful manner, or without due caution and

circumspection.