Murder (Second Degree) is an illegal act that involves the intentional killing of another person without premeditation or malice. It is considered a more serious offense than manslaughter and is punishable by life imprisonment or the death penalty in some jurisdictions. The two types of Murder (Second Degree) are voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary Murder (Second Degree) is defined as the intentional, unlawful killing of another person without premeditation or malice. Involuntary Murder (Second Degree) involves the unintentional killing of another person, but with extreme recklessness or disregard for the risk of death or serious injury. The key elements of a Murder (Second Degree) charge are that the defendant acted with intent to kill or cause serious injury, and that the defendant's actions constituted extreme recklessness or disregard for the risk of death or serious injury. The intent can be implied from the circumstances, and other criminal charges such as assault with a deadly weapon may be applicable.