Murder Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the definition of murder?
A
Where a person of sound memory and of the age of discretion unlawfully kills a reasonable creature in being, under the King’s peace with malice aforethought.
2
Q
Sound memory
A
The person must be responsible and must not be insane.
3
Q
Age of discretion
A
A child less than 10 years old is not criminally responsible for his/her actions.
4
Q
Living human being
A
A foetus is not deemed as a living human being by the law.
5
Q
King’s Peace
A
Killing an enemy during wartime is not murder.
6
Q
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