Homicide means when one person causes the death of another person. This can happen in any way, whether it’s directly or indirectly. It doesn’t matter what method is used to cause the death. If someone’s actions lead to another person dying, it’s called homicide.
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157: Duty to avoid omissions dangerous to life, or
“You must do things you promised to do if not doing them could put someone's life in danger.”
159: Killing of a child, or
“This law explains when a baby is legally considered a person and how harming them before or after birth can be a serious crime.”
Homicide is the killing of a human being by another, directly or indirectly, by any means whatsoever.
