Guam § 16 - Criminal Homicide Defined.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 16 — Criminal Homicide Defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. Criminal Homicide Defined.
(a) A person is guilty of criminal homicide if he causes the
death of another human being:
(1) intentionally and with premeditation; or
(2) intentionally; or
(3) knowingly; or
(4) recklessly; or
(5 by criminal negligence.
(b) Criminal homicide is aggravated murder, murder,
manslaughter or negligent homicide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 16
What does Guam Code Annotated § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Criminal Homicide Defined.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 16?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 16 apply to my situation?
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