• snor10@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I think for 2nd degree murder the prosecution have to prove malicious intent.

      • Knightfox@lemmy.one
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        1 year ago

        It’s kinda like premeditated vs a crime of passion. Planning to kill your wife for 3 months is viewed differently than coming home and finding her cheating so you shoot her.

        At least in the US the extenuating circumstances effect the charges significantly.