If a man chokes his roommate in a fit of rage causing death, what crime has he committed?

In this scenario, the man who chokes his roommate in a fit of rage has committed murder. Murder is defined as the intentional killing of another person with malice aforethought. The key elements here are the intent and the action that leads to the death. Although the person may have acted in a fit of rage, that emotional state does not negate the fact that he intentionally caused harm that resulted in death.

In many jurisdictions, if a person intentionally engages in conduct that they know is likely to cause serious bodily injury or death, such as choking someone, this constitutes murder. The presence of a fit of rage can sometimes influence the legal interpretation regarding the degree of murder (e.g., whether it is first-degree or second-degree), but the act of intentionally causing death firmly classifies this act as murder.

The other potential options do not accurately represent the severity and intent behind the action. Manslaughter involves a lesser degree of intent, often linked to a heat of passion but does not fully capture the intentionality of the act here. Negligent homicide typically aligns with a failure to act with reasonable care resulting in death, which does not reflect an intentional act of violence. Assault indicates an attempt or threat of physical harm but does not encompass the