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People v. Ray

Citations

  • 533 P.2d 1017
  • 14 Cal. 3d 20
  • 120 Cal. Rptr. 377
  • 1975 Cal. LEXIS 274

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  • \The critical factor in distinguishing the degrees of a homicide is thus the perpetrator's mental state.\
  • “The critical factor in distinguishing the degrees of a homicide is thus the perpetrator’s mental state.”
  • \If because of diminished capacity the perpetrator is unable to entertain malice but nevertheless is found to be able to form the intent to kill the crime is voluntary manslaughter.\

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Judges: McCOMB, Wright

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