murder Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
definition
A
unlawful killing of human being with intention to kill or cause GBH
2
Q
actus reus
A
unlawful killing
victim must be a human being with independence outside the womb
3
Q
causation
A
factual - white “but for test”
legal- kimsey “more than slight or trifling”
4
Q
men’s rea
A
direct intent - mohan
aim purpose and desire
indirect intent- woolin
virtual certainty test
