I did a cursory search and it seems that involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide are the same thing in some jurisdictions but in others (most?), manslau

I did a cursory search and it seems that involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide are the same thing in some jurisdictions but in others (most?), manslaughter ranks lesser in severity than negligent homicide. One reason I can think of that they would charge one and not the other is that it’s easier to convict due to not having to prove criminal intent, especially when the possible punishment is similar.