Intro to Homicide

Question 1

Actus Reus of homicide

Answer 1

killing a human being: someone born and alive

Question 2

mens rea of murder

Answer 2

malice aforethought: express or implied

Question 3

Implied Malice categories

Answer 3

intent to commit serious bodily injury, depraved heart, felony murder

Question 4

manslaughter mens rea

Answer 4

similar to recklessness

Question 5

second degree murder

Answer 5

any type of murder that isn’t first degree

Question 6

first degree murder

Answer 6

committed by a particular means specified by statute, committed during another crime specified by statute, committed with premeditation and deliberation

Question 7

premeditation

Answer 7

reflected in advance; antecedent intent

Question 8

deliberation

Answer 8

with a cool head