Premeditation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003853",
  "term": "Premeditation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of deliberating or planning a criminal act beforehand, indicating a conscious decision to commit the offense. This element distinguishes certain crimes, such as first-degree murder, from those committed impulsively or without prior thought. The duration of the planning period is not fixed and can range from a few moments to an extended period.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/premeditation/"
}