Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Murder – Intent to Kill Inferred From Use of Weapon on Vital Part of Body

Area of law: CRIMINAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Intent to kill may be inferred from the use of a weapon on a vital part of the body. Targeting the neck—a vulnerable, lethal area—supports inference of intent to kill. The nature of the weapon, the force used, and the body part targeted are relevant.…

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