Assertion: common law manslaughter | /r/Desires | mental state
Facets:
value: in absence of malice
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Unlike common law manslaughter, which requires a mens rea or mental state of gross negligence or heat of passion in absence of malice, this statute requires only simple negligence — a breach of duty to perform an act or omission in violation of a standard of care.