Name the four mental states that are used under modern law to define malice aforethought.

What will be an ideal response?


Malice aforethought can be found in any one of the following mental states:

The specific intent to kill another human being
The intent to inflict grievous bodily injury or harm upon another
The intent to act in a manner that shows extreme reckless disregard for the value of 
human life
The intent to commit a felony that results in the death of another human being.

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a. Maybe b. Perhaps c. Sort of d. I guess e. All of the above

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) Made both intelligent and networked B) Evolved to self-intelligence C) Made to be self sustaining D) None of the above

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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