§ 2501. Criminal homicide.
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§ 2501. Criminal homicide.
(a)Offense defined.-- A person is guilty of criminal homicide if he intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently causes the death of another human being.
(b)Classification.-- Criminal homicide shall be classified as murder, voluntary manslaughter, or involuntary manslaughter.
18c2501v
Cross References. Section 2501 is referred to in section 5708 of this title; section 4503 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
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