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Homicide-definition and what it is considered to be
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killing of one human by another/most serious of all acts
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Non-Criminal Homicide
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homicide that is "excusible" or "justifiable", not subject to criminal charges
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What are the 2 elements of criminal homicide?
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1. intent/malice
2. recklessness/no regard for human life |
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What is murder considered?
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The most serious type of homicide
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Murder = ______ ______
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Felony murder
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The two elements of murder are: _____ and ______
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1. malice - intent to kill or seirously harm
2. extremely reckless - lack of regard for human life |
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Felony murder is considered one of the _____ types of murder
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worst
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Examples of felony murder include murder that occurs during
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arson rape robbery burglary
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Felony murder implies ______.
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malice
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First-degree murder:
3 Elements 1. 2. 3. |
1. premeditation
2. malice 3. can be close in time |
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Second-degree murder is ____ serious than 1st degree or felony murder.
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less
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2nd-degree Murder
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1. malice
2. can be spontaneous, no need of premeditation |
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Why do we punish?
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1. set example
2. justice/retribution 3. incapacitation 4. rehabilitation |
