Manslaughter
(a) A person commits the crime of manslaughter if:
- 1. He recklessly causes the death of another person, or
- 2. He causes the death of another person under circumstances that would constitute murder under Section 13A-6-2; except, that he causes the death due to a sudden heat of passion caused by provocation recognized by law, and before a reasonable time for the passion to cool and for reason to reassert itself.
(b) Manslaughter is a Class B felony.
The above is an excerpt (as of 05 May 2006) from Title 13A Criminal Section of The Code of Alabama 1975. This information is for reference only. For further explanation please contact Russell Crumbley's Law Office.