Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Murder – Proof of Intentional and Premeditated Killing

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Premeditation can be inferred from conduct. Actions such as moving backwards to take aim indicate intention. The principle applies to murder cases. The prosecution need not prove motive. The court will infer intention from the circumstances. The rule distinguishes premeditated killing from accident or sudden…

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