Crimes Against the Person

Question 1

Murder

Answer 1

Unlawful killing with malice aforethought.

Mens Rea:
1. Intent to kill
2. Intent to inflict great bodily injury
3. Reckless indifference to an unjustifiably high risk to human life (depraved heart murder)
4. Intent to commit a felony

Question 2

Felony Murder

Answer 2

ACCIDENTAL killing during the commission, or attempted commission, of an inherently dangerous felony.

BARRK
* Burglary
* Arson
* Rape
* Robbery
* Kidnapping

Question 3

Assault

Answer 3

Majority Definition: Attempted Battery

Second Definition:
* Intentional creation
* Other than by mere words
* Of a reasonable apprehension
* In the mind of the victim
* Of imminent bodily harm.