Is It Still Murder Even If She Was A Bitch
murder • manslaughter (2013)
The question of whether killing someone is still murder even if the victim was perceived as unlikeable is a complex one rooted in legal definitions. Murder, generally defined as the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another, focuses on the actions and intent of the perpetrator, not the victim's character. While the victim's behavior might be brought up in court, it generally does not negate the charge of murder, though it might influence sentencing or lead to considerations of lesser charges like manslaughter if mitigating circumstances like provocation are demonstrated. The law focuses on the act of killing and the intent behind it, regardless of how society might judge the victim.