Manslaughter
Homicide that is done without malice aforethought or premeditation. For example, a driver of a vehicle that runs over a pedestrian accidentally or negligently might be charged with this crime unless the circumstances dictate otherwise.
According to the United States Department of Justice manslaughter is defined as below:
1537. MANSLAUGHTER DEFINED
Section 1112 of Title 18 defines manslaughter as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. Manslaughter is of two kinds: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years or a fine under Title 18, or both, and involuntary manslaughter is punishable by imprisonment for not more than six years, a fine under Title 18, or both.
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