re: Tahj Jones shot, in serious condition after surgery

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this is not how it works. Premeditated murder is pretty cut and dry.

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Louisiana murder statutes never say the word premeditated anywhere, so let's stop using that word. If I planned out a murder and police found my plans, it would still be second degree murder.

First Degree Murder Statutes

Second Degree Murder Statutes

Also, each statute is preceded by

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When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm

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, which means that any accidental death (i.e. Manslaughter) does not fall under the classification of murder.

This is attempted second degree murder.