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Homicide is one of the most severe crimes, with life-altering penalties for the individual accused. A Maine criminal defense lawyer helps clients understand the criminal justice system and what to expect during the defense process. Call today to discuss your case. Homicide includes both murder and manslaughter. Murder is the intentional killing of a person. Manslaughter is causing death while acting recklessly or with criminal negligence. A common manslaughter charge, for example, would be for killing someone while operating under the influence of alcohol.