People v. Swain (1996) Overview | LSData Case Brief Video Summary
Two defendants were convicted of conspiracy for a drive-by shooting that resulted in a 15-year-old boy's death. However, their convictions were reversed because the jury instructions were unclear. The Supreme Court of California agreed to review two issues: whether intent to kill is required for conspiracy to commit murder and what the appropriate punishment for conspiracy to commit murder is. The court discusses the different types of murder recognized by California law, including second-degree murder, which can be unpremeditated murder with express malice, implied malice murder, or second-degree felony murder.
People v. Swain (1996)
Supreme Court of California
12 Cal. 4th 593
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