Statutes | 6 N. Mar. I. Code ยง 1102 | 2018
Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of one human being by another human being without malice aforethought. (a) Voluntary Manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter is an unlawful killing done in a sudden quarrel or heat of passion caused by a reasonable provocation. (b) Involuntary Manslaughter. Involuntary manslaughter is an unlawful and unintentional killing done either: (1) In the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony; (2) In the commission of a lawful act which might produce death in an unlawful manner; or (3) In the commission of a lawful act in a criminally negligent manner, provided that this subsection shall not apply to acts committed in the driving of a vehicle. (c) Penalty for Manslaughter. (1) Voluntary Manslaughter. Every person guilty of voluntary manslaughter may be punished by imprisonment of not more than 10 years. (2) Involuntary Manslaughter. Every person guilty of involuntary manslaughter may be punished by imprisonment of not more than five years.