Malice crimes (GI)

Question 1

Murder

Answer 1

Unlawful killing of another human being committed w/ malice aforethought.

Question 2

Intent to kill

Answer 2

The defendant acted w/ the desire that the victim end up dead.

Question 3

Intent to inflict serious bodily harm

Answer 3

The defendant intended to hurt the victim badly and the victim died.

Question 4

Depraved heart murder

Answer 4

The defendant acted w/ a cavalier disregard for human life and a death resulted.

Question 5

Felony murder

Answer 5

The death occurred during the commission or attempted commission of a dangerous felony.

BARRK felonies

Question 6

Voluntary manslaughter

Answer 6

The defendant acted in the “heat of passion” or “under extreme emotional disturbance,” and killed the victim.

Question 7

Involuntary manslaughter

Answer 7

A criminally negligent killing or killing of someone while committing a crime other than those covered by felony murder.

Question 8

Arson

Answer 8

Malicious burning of another person’s dwelling.