Homicide Flashcards

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1
Q

murder

A

killing of human being with malice

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2
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where there are multiple sufficient causes

A

each d is deemed to cause death

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3
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malice means

A

intent to kill, transferred intent, intent to cause serious bodily injury

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4
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second degree murder

A

default category

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5
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what makes murder first degree?

A

premediation

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what is premeditation?

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thought before action– willful, deliberate and premeditated

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7
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evidence of premeditation

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motice, source of weapon, breaks in action

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8
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aggravated murder

A

first degree, plus another element

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kinds of elements

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murder in commission of robbery, abduction or rape

police officer or prison guard

more than one victim in transaction

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10
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voluntary manslaughter

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killing in the heat of passion

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11
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for voluntary man, you need

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adequate provocation

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12
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adequate provocation

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mutual combat, response to an assault, close family member in your presence, witnessing adultery

must affect reason and self control–objective test

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13
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be careful for..

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passage of time and words

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14
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involuntary manslaughter

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unintentional killing by reckless act

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15
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recklessness

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wanton, reckless disregard for a high risk of fatal results

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