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So I keep reading about the case, and I can't figure out why they charged her with first degree murder. 
The funny thing, is that they charged her with all of the above, thus, proves that as prosecutes, they don't know any thing about the case. And, they want jurors to chose one of the scenarios.
Stupidity. I would have charged her with child neglect, because this is the only thing I can prove.
Murder: Under U.S. federal law, murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought.
At base, murder consists of an intentional unlawful act with a design to kill and fatal consequences.
First Degree Murder is any murder that is willful and premeditated. Felony Murder is typically first degree.
Second Degree Murder is a murder that is not premeditated or planned in advance.
Voluntary Manslaughter is any intentional killing that involved no prior intent to kill
Involuntary Manslaughter stems from unintentional, but reckless or criminally negligent behavior. A drunk driving-related death is typically involuntary manslaughter.
At base, murder consists of an intentional unlawful act with a design to kill and fatal consequences.
First Degree Murder is any murder that is willful and premeditated. Felony Murder is typically first degree.
Second Degree Murder is a murder that is not premeditated or planned in advance.
Voluntary Manslaughter is any intentional killing that involved no prior intent to kill
Involuntary Manslaughter stems from unintentional, but reckless or criminally negligent behavior. A drunk driving-related death is typically involuntary manslaughter.
The funny thing, is that they charged her with all of the above, thus, proves that as prosecutes, they don't know any thing about the case. And, they want jurors to chose one of the scenarios.
Stupidity. I would have charged her with child neglect, because this is the only thing I can prove.