Voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter are both types of homicide, but there are significant differences between them.
Voluntary manslaughter is a killing that occurs when someone intentionally causes the death of another person, but the killing was done in the heat of passion or under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to lose self-control. For example, if someone comes home and finds their spouse in bed with another person and immediately kills them, that would be considered voluntary manslaughter.
On the other hand, involuntary manslaughter is a killing that occurs without intent to kill, but as a result of reckless behavior or criminal negligence. This means that the person did not mean to cause the death of the victim, but their actions were so careless or reckless that they created a high risk of harm to others. For example, if someone is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and causes a fatal accident, that would be considered involuntary manslaughter.
In general, voluntary manslaughter is seen as a less severe crime than murder, whereas involuntary manslaughter is considered less severe than voluntary manslaughter. Penalties for manslaughter can vary depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances of the case, but they can include significant prison sentences and hefty fines.