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Understanding the Difference Between Murder, Manslaughter, and Infanticide

Under Canadian law, not every killing is a criminal offence. For example, an individual who kills another when acting in lawful self-defence is not guilty of committing a crime. Generally, culpable homicides can be classified as murder, manslaughter, and infanticide. This article only deals with murder and manslaughter: a discussion of infanticide is beyond its scope. The following is for informational purposes and is not legal advice. You should consult with a professional criminal lawyer for legal advice about your matter read more here