Murder Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the basic definition of murder?

A

Unlawful killing with malice aforethought

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Elements of Actus reus

Pt 1

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

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Defendant must be sane and aged over 10.

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