​Voluntary Manslaughter Involves Intentionally Killing Another in the Sudden Heat

question 76

Multiple Choice

​Voluntary manslaughter involves intentionally killing another in the sudden heat of passion,which

• A) ​was caused by a legally recognized adequate provocation.
• B) ​was caused by a mental disease or defect.
• C) ​caused the actor to be reckless.
• D) ​gave the actor time to cool off.

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