first degree murder
what is intent to kill murder?
no premeditation/deliberation, but intended to kill
what is 2nd degree intent to kill murder?
the killing of another human being by another human being
what is homicide?
the physical and mental component of a crime
defendant intended to torture but did not necessarily intend to kill
what is torture murder?
defendant engaged in reckless behavior carrying a high risk of death, was aware of the risk and proceeded anyway, no social justification
what is depraved heart murder?
the unlawful killing of a human being by another human being without malice
what is manslaughter?
a criminal law must be sufficiently clear that persons of ordinary intelligence can understand what the law prohibits and govern their behavior accordingly
defendant concealed their purpose, had a substantial period of watching and waiting for the opportune moment to attack, and committed a surprise attack from a position of advantage
what is lying in wait murder?
unlawful killing of a human being by another human being with malice aforethought
murder
when a felony ends
what is a place of safety?
a killing that occurs during the commission of a felony listed in PC 189(a)
what is first degree felony murder?
a homicide committed during the perpetration of a felony that is not listed in PC 189a but is inherently dangerous to human life
what is 2nd degree felony murder?