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homicide/ penalty
chap 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what is homicide | one person killing another (unlawfully) |
| what is malice aforethought | original mental state of intentional killing |
| what are the three types of homicide? | 1. justifiable homicide 2. excusable homicide 3. criminal homicide |
| what is homicide actus reus? | causing the death of another |
| does the 8th amendment have to do with the death penalty? | yes |
| where did the death penalty come from? | England |
| how many states don't support the death penalty? | 16 |