Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 632 – Manslaughter; class B felony
A person is guilty of manslaughter when:
(1) The person recklessly causes the death of another person; or
(2) With intent to cause serious physical injury to another person the person causes the death of such person, employing means which would to a reasonable person in the defendant‘s situation, knowing the facts known to the defendant, seem likely to cause death; or
(3) The person intentionally causes the death of another person under circumstances which do not constitute murder because the person acts under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance; or
(4) [Repealed.]
(5) The person intentionally causes another person to commit suicide.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 2 and 25 years |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 632
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Manslaughter is a class B felony.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?632; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 106, § ?2; 83 Del. Laws, c. 200, § 1;