The term that is used to describe a murder that was planned in advance and was carried out willfully.
TLD Example: Hiring someone to carry out the killing was enough evidence for a jury to conclude the defendant was guilty of premeditated murder.
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The term that is used to describe a murder that was planned in advance and was carried out willfully.
TLD Example: Hiring someone to carry out the killing was enough evidence for a jury to conclude the defendant was guilty of premeditated murder.
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