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State v. Hoffer

Citations

  • 383 N.W.2d 543
  • 1986 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1106

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  • “Although motive is not a necessary element of murder, lack of motive may be considered in determining whether an assailant acted with malice aforethought.”

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Judges: Harris, Larson, Schultz, Carter, Wolle

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