Common Law Murder Definitions and Elements
Test your knowledge on the legal definitions and elements of murder under common law. This quiz covers key concepts such as malice aforethought, voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, and the four essential elements of a crime. Dive into the intricacies of what constitutes unlawful killing and the implications of intent in various scenarios.
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Common Law Murder Definitions and Elements
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- Question 1
- Unintentional killing of a human being
- Unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought
- Justifiable killing of a human being
- Excusable killing of a human being
- Question 2
- Malice aforethought exists when there is no excuse justifying the killing, no adequate provocation, and the killing is committed with intent to kill, intent to commit great bodily injury, depraved heart killing, or intent to commit a felony.
- Question 3
- Killing with intent to commit great bodily injury
- Killing in self-defense
- Wanton disregard for human life
- Killing in a fit of passion
- Question 4
- 1) A guilty act (actus reus) 2) A guilty mind (mens rea) 3) Concurrence 4) Causation
- Question 5
- Intentional killing that would be considered murder but for the existence of adequate provocation, imperfect self-defense, or diminished capacity.
- Question 6
- Unintentional killing that results from criminal negligence or misdemeanor-murder.
- Question 7
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Second-degree murder
- First-degree murder
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Question 8
- It refers to a tacit understanding that a person's actions show gross recklessness and a disregard for human life.
- Question 9
- 1) Lack of provocation from victim 2) Words and actions of defendant before and after killing 3) Any threats made by defendant 4) History between victim and defendant 5) Brutality/victim helplessness
- Question 10
- Implied malice refers to a situation where there is no intent to kill, but the defendant's conduct is so deficient in moral regard for others that it warrants the same criminal liability as intentional killing.
- Question 11
- adequate
- Question 12
- Murder constitutes accidental homicide
- Murder is committed negligently
- Murder is defined as committed purposely or knowingly
- Manslaughter is a felony of the first degree
- Question 13
- First-degree murder requires premeditation and deliberation, while second-degree murder only requires intent to kill.
List of Flashcards13 flashcards
- Card 1HintAbsence of excuse + malice.Memory TipThink: Murder needs no 'good reason'.
- Card 2HintKilling with a 'bad' intent.Memory TipMalice = Bad. Aforethought = Before.
- Card 3HintThe heart is evil or corruptedMemory TipHeart so bad, recklessly endangers.
- Card 4HintAct, Mind, Time, LinkMemory TipRemember by: A-M-T-C
- Card 5HintIntentional, but with a reason.Memory TipVoluntary, some intent, reduced charge.
- Card 6HintNo intention to kill.Memory TipInvoluntary = Unintentional, careless.
- Card 7HintPlanned and intended.Memory TipThink: Planned, then Executed Carefully.
- Card 8HintIntent, but no planning.Memory TipSecond Degree: Intent, No plotting.
- Card 9HintExtreme recklessness.Memory TipLike playing doctor with patient's heart
- Card 10HintPassion + Provocation.Memory TipHot-blooded killing, reduced blame.
- Card 11HintAccidental death doing a crime.Memory TipCrime gone wrong, death occurs.
- Card 12HintCareless OR Disturbed.Memory TipEither reckless OR Disturbed Mind
- Card 13HintFailure to see risk.Memory TipNegligent = Didn't see, but should've.