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A defendant is charged with common-law murder. Which mental state (mens rea) distinguishes murder from manslaughter at common law?

Strict liability requiring no mental state Specific intent to commit a felony only Mere negligence in all cases Malice aforethought, which includes intent to kill, intent to cause serious bodily harm, depraved-heart recklessness, or felony murder

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Malice aforethought, which includes intent to kill, intent to cause serious bodily harm, depraved-heart recklessness, or felony murder

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