Murder Flashcards
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Malice aforethought exists when (1):
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The perpetrator intends to kill
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Q
Murder occurs when:
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A person is killed and the act was premeditated
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Q
Malice aforethought exists when (2):
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the perpetrator intents to cause substantial injury
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Q
Malice aforethought exists when (3):
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the perpetrator showed reckless indifference to the risk that a person may die at their hand
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Q
Felony murder (US Law):
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If death occurred while the criminal committed or intended to commit a felony that is inherently dangerous
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Inherently dangerous felonies are (US Law):
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Arson, Battery, Burglary, Kidnapping, Mayhem, Rape, Robbery