Intention
: Culpable homicide lacks intention to kill, while murder is premeditated
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Circumstances
: Culpable homicide occurs in fits of rage or duress, while murder is planned.
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Punishment
: Culpable homicide is punishable by imprisonment up to life, while murder is punishable by death or life imprisonment.
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Examples
: Culpable homicide: self-defense, fight; Murder: planned killing for financial gain.
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Definition
: Culpable homicide: causing death without intention to kill; Murder: killing with intention to kill.
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Difference
: Culpable homicide is not as severe as murder, with lesser punishment and responsibility.
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