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Perspective

Sep. 28, 2010

Introduction to Homicide Crimes

Murder and other homicide offense cases involve unique elements both practitioners and judges must understand, by Ronald S. Coen of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

By Ronald S. Coen

It is sometimes said that a murder case is the same as any other trial except it has a dead body. However, murder and other homicide offense cases involve unique elements that both practitioners and judges must understand when handling these charges.

The objective of this article and self-study test is to familiarize readers with the basic elements of homicide crimes. Readers will learn about the corpus delicti of a homicid...

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