Depraved Heart Murder Flashcards
1
Q
Common law
A
malice aforethought necessary: extremely reckless indifference to the value of human life
def: murder resulting from an act so reckless with regard to the safety of others that it demonstrates d complete lack of regard for human life
2
Q
MPC
A
requires super recklessness; extreme indifference to value of human life
3
Q
super recklessness/depraved heart standard
A
high probability of death
base anti-social motive
wanton disregard for human life
advertent: aware of the risk being taken
