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A defendant is charged with first-degree murder requiring premeditation and deliberation. The evidence shows a sudden, impulsive killing during a heated argument with no prior reflection. Which result is most consistent with the elements?

First-degree murder, because any intentional killing is premeditated Felony murder, because a homicide occurred No criminal liability, because the killing was impulsive Voluntary manslaughter or second-degree murder, because the killing lacked premeditation and may involve adequate provocation

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Voluntary manslaughter or second-degree murder, because the killing lacked premeditation and may involve adequate provocation

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