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Commonwealth v. Carlson

Citations

  • 448 Mass. 501
  • 862 N.E.2d 363
  • 2007 Mass. LEXIS 124

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  • although motive is not essential element of murder in first degree, evidence of motive may be relevant to malice or intent
  • motive evidence may be relevant to issue of intent

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Judges: Spina

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