In what circumstances can a jury infer that defendant considered the possibility of murder in advance?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Apoyan, B293948 (Cal. App. 2020):
planning from which "the jury could infer that defendant 'considered the possibility of murder in advance' "]; see People v. Prince (2007) 40 Cal.4th 1179, 1253 [the defendant "planned far enough in advance to bring gloves or socks for his hands so he would not leave fingerprints"].) He also followed Aghazarian outside after he had left the restaurant, which allowed him time to reflect.
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