California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hernandez, F071911 (Cal. App. 2017):
"'In the context of first degree murder, premeditation means "'considered beforehand'" [citation] and deliberation means a "'careful weighing of considerations in forming a course of action ...'" [citation].'" (People v. Salazar (2016) 63 Cal.4th 214,
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