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The 2008 statistics compiled by the US Dept. of Justice, the most recent completed available, show the most common homicide victim is a male (approx. equal for black and white) between 18-35, with a gun, by an acquaintance (someone known to the victim). Please see the links below for a more comprehensive breakdown of the numbers.
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Is Homicide is the most frequent crime?
No. Theft and assault are the most common crimes.
What are the majority of homicide victims killed by?
The most common homicide of someone between 10 and 24 years of age is by someone known to the victim by firearm.
What is the most common murder weapon used?
Guns are the most common murder weapon in the United States. Handguns of 22 caliber and 38 caliber are most used.
Where does homicide most commonly occur?
in your house
Names for homicide followed by suicide?
There isn't a special name for this situation; most just call it a homicide/suicide.
Is Criminally negligent homicide a felony or misdemeanor?
No. Even the least serious of a homicide is a felony in most states.
Will an insurance company pay after a homicide?
Insurance companies will not pay if the beneficiary is convicted of the homicide. Most insurance companies will pay the beneficiary if that person was not involved and the policy does not exclude homicide as the cause of death.
Is there a physiological answer as to why people commit homicide?
I know that people who have undetected brain tumors can act out of rage, mentally ill can commit homicide but not necessarily know they are doing it. People with undetected mental illness, emotional instability, sociopathy and psychopathy could commit homicide due to their illness. Not all people who commit homicide have a physiological problem. Think about it. What are the most common reasons for people killing others? Greed, jealousy, hatred, fear, self-defense, money, sex and a lot of other reasons.
The majority of homicides victims between 10 and 24 year of age are killed what?
The most common homicide of someone between 10 and 24 years of age is by someone known to the victim by firearm.
What are common legal defenses in court for killing someone other than insanity or self-defense?
The most common is self defense. Other defenses may be mistaken identity, that the homicide was involuntary, committed under duress or necessity or to prevent a crime.
What is a word a Lawyer uses for Killing or Murder?
Murder is the most common word. Homicide is often the legal term used for it. It can also be termed as manslaughter. The criminal code of the state may specify the definitions.
If you are DUI and have an accident and the person you hit was killed could you be charged with vehicular homicide?
Yes, this would be common and appropriate.
