((a)) Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. It is of two kinds:
((b)) Within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States,
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Title 18
Manslaughter
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((a)) Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice. It is of two kinds:
((b)) Within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States,
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