As with most legal terms, the precise definition of murder varies between jurisdictions and is usually codified in some form of legislation.
It is often expressed as the unlawful killing of a human being with "malice aforethought."
The element of malice aforethought can be satisfied by an intentional killing, which is considered express malice.
Malice can also be implied: deaths that occur by extreme recklessness or during certain serious crimes are considered to be express malice murders.
2007-06-07 12:54:12
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answered by lakaria_2000 5
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Capital murder probably is a civil law synonym for "first degree murder", which is defined in most states as intentional killing with malice aforethought. That means an intentional killing committed either purposely with a design to kill or in furtherance of a dangerous crime or with depraved indifference to human life. At one time capital murder probably carried with it capital punishment, but under US constitutional law a jury has to find a preponderance of aggravating factors before it can impose the death penalty. In most situations, the DA does not even seek the death penalty unless the facts clearly warrant it.
Of course, in a place like Iran, it could be just because they don't like how you dressed.
2007-06-04 20:00:16
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answered by mattapan26 7
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it is normally a murder committed in the commission of another felony.it can also fall under child murders and multiple murders
2007-06-05 14:56:22
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answered by charlsyeh 7
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The one done of Bhutto and Saddam Hussein etc...
2007-06-04 17:51:38
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answered by Dr. Rekhaa Kale 3
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