Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Motive — Whether Essential Ingredient in Murder

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Motive is not an essential element of murder. The prosecution need not prove why the accused killed. The absence of motive does not justify or excuse murder. However, the presence of motive strengthens the prosecution's case. Motive can be evidence of guilt but is not…

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