Murder Flashcards by Rohan Walsh | Brainscape

Q

What is the basic definition of murder?

A

Unlawful killing with malice aforethought

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Elements of Actus reus

Pt 1

A

Sound memory and of the age of discretion
Unlawfully killeth
Within any country of the realm
Any reasonable creature in Rerum Natura

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Q

What is ‘sound memory and of the age of discretion’?

A

Defendant must be sane and aged over 10.

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