NSW Assault causing death but without an intent to kill - murder or manslaughter???

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kim8hughes

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If I hit/push someone (not intending to kill them) and they fall, hit their head on a coffee table and die, can this by manslaughter or murder
 

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Looks at the elements of each offence for the answer.
 

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