Can a person be found guilty of manslaughter by reason of malice aforethought?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hill, B289458 (Cal. App. 2020):
Malice aforethought may also be negated by an actual but unreasonable belief in the need to defend oneself or another from imminent danger of death or great bodily injury, reducing a killing from murder to voluntary manslaughter. (People v. Randle (2005) 35 Cal.4th 987, 990, 994, overruled on other
Page 14
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the evidence supporting a finding that a person who was found guilty of sexual assault by reason of abuse has been found guilty by a jury? (California, United States of America)
What is the "reasonable person" standard in determining whether a person is a reasonable person? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether a person can be found guilty of manslaughter by reason of passion? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant be found guilty of manslaughter by reason of implied malice? (California, United States of America)
Is there insufficient evidence of malice in the case of a defendant who was found guilty of assault by reason of gross negligence? (California, United States of America)
Can a carjacker who carjacks a car containing more than one person be found guilty of carjacking as to each person? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a person to be found guilty of manslaughter for killing in imperfect defense of others? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether a person can be found guilty of assault by reason of negligence? (California, United States of America)
When will a defendant be found guilty of second degree murder based on implied malice or involuntary manslaughter? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a manslaughter defendant to be found guilty of voluntary manslaughter? (California, United States of America)
