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125.15 – Manslaughter in the second degree

§ 125.15 Manslaughter in the second degree.
A person is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree when:

  1. He recklessly causes the death of another person; or
  2. He commits upon a female an abortional act which causes her death,
    unless such abortional act is justifiable pursuant to subdivision three
    of section 125.05; or
  3. He intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide.
    Manslaughter in the second degree is a class C felony.

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