culpable homicide

noun

1. Scots law manslaughter

Example Sentences

In July 2023, shortly before their trial was due to begin at the High Court in Glasgow, Sandy McKellar admitted the reduced charge of culpable homicide.

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The teenager, who cannot be identified because of his age, admitted to the culpable homicide of Mr Mitchell during a hearing in Inverness last month.

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A 14-year-old boy has since been sentenced to five years detention after admitting culpable homicide over his death.

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Sajid and associates Andrew Gregoire, 29, and Anthony Davidson, 32, were originally charged with murder, but found guilty of the lesser charge of culpable homicide.

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Majewicz was originally charged with murder, but previously admitted the reduced charge of culpable homicide.

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