JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Psychology Crime and Law Study Findings Recently Were Reported by Researchers at University of Canterbury (Murder or Manslaughter: the Role of Premeditation and Associated Behavioural Characteristics).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 242 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand examined the differences between murder and manslaughter in terms of premeditation and associated behavioral characteristics. The study found that premeditated intent to kill was strongly associated with murder convictions, while lower levels of premeditation were not. Other factors, such as a victim provoking an attacker or an offender attempting to save the victim, were observed to potentially reduce the likelihood of a murder conviction. The study sheds light on the decision-making process within the criminal justice system and highlights the complex factors that impact homicide conviction outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/10, p242
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:180205781
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