Involuntary manslaughter is:

A Intentional killing

B An unintentional killing resulting from criminal negligence or during a misdemeanor

C Premeditated killing

D Killing in self-defense

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Involuntary manslaughter: unintentional killing due to (1) criminal negligence or (2) during the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony (misdemeanor manslaughter).

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Involuntary manslaughter is:" is Option B: An unintentional killing resulting from criminal negligence or during a misdemeanor.

The other options — A) Intentional killing, C) Premeditated killing, D) Killing in self-defense — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Involuntary manslaughter: unintentional killing due to (1) criminal negligence or (2) during the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony (misdemeanor manslaughter).

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Involuntary manslaughter is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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