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Commonwealth v. Vizcarrondo

Citations

  • 431 Mass. 360
  • 727 N.E.2d 821
  • 2000 Mass. LEXIS 185

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • discussing error in inclusion of grievous bodily harm language in definition of third prong malice
  • prosecutor properly could suggest that beating and injuries inflicted by defendant, viewed in light of victim’s tender age and size, constituted extremely atrocious or cruel conduct
  • “Malice is what distinguishes manslaughter from murder”

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Judges: Greaney

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