Pennsylvania Statutes
§ 2501 — Criminal homicide
Pennsylvania § 2501
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Bluebook
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2501 (2026).
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(a)Offense defined.--A person is guilty of criminal homicide if he intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently causes the death of another human being.
(b)Classification.--Criminal homicide shall be classified as murder, voluntary manslaughter, or involuntary manslaughter.
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Legislative History
Cross References.Section 2501 is referred to in section 5708 of this title; section 4503 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
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