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as in precaution
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as in deliberation
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First-degree murder includes premeditation, while second-degree murder does not.
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
Hotchkiss also argued that Meixner’s last words showed premeditation while Dervish was killing him.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
First-degree murder requires premeditation and deliberation.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
According to separate indictments,, Amy Brasher allegedly abused Carson and, with premeditation, killed him while her husband allegedly failed to protect him from abuse and neglect.
—USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
Hotchkiss also argued that Meixner’s last words showed premeditation while Dervish was killing him.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
First-degree murder requires premeditation and deliberation.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
According to separate indictments,, Amy Brasher allegedly abused Carson and, with premeditation, killed him while her husband allegedly failed to protect him from abuse and neglect.
—USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Premeditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premeditation. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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