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Simple English definitions for legal terms

hot blood

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A quick definition of hot blood:

Hot blood refers to a sudden feeling of intense anger, fear, or hatred that is triggered by something someone else says or does. This strong emotion can sometimes cause a person to act impulsively and without thinking clearly. In some cases, if a person commits a crime while in a state of hot blood, it may be considered a mitigating circumstance that could reduce the severity of the charges. However, it is important to remember that it is never okay to harm someone else, even if you are feeling angry or upset.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Hot blood, also known as heat of passion, refers to a sudden and intense feeling of rage, terror, or hatred that is provoked by someone's words or actions.

At common law, the heat of passion could be used as a mitigating circumstance that would reduce a murder charge to manslaughter. This means that if someone killed another person in the heat of passion, they may not be charged with murder but with a lesser crime like manslaughter.

For example, if someone walks in on their spouse cheating on them and in a fit of rage, kills their spouse's lover, they may be charged with manslaughter instead of murder because their actions were provoked by the heat of passion.

It's important to note that the heat of passion doesn't excuse someone's actions, but it can be used to explain why they acted the way they did.

Examples:

  • A man walks in on his girlfriend cheating on him and in a fit of rage, punches the other man. He could be charged with assault, but if it can be proven that he acted in the heat of passion, he may receive a lesser sentence.
  • A woman is walking home alone at night and is suddenly attacked by a stranger. In the heat of terror, she fights back and injures her attacker. Her actions may be seen as self-defense and she may not be charged with a crime.

These examples illustrate how the heat of passion can be used to explain someone's actions in a particular situation. It's important to remember that the heat of passion is not an excuse for violent behavior, but it can be taken into consideration when determining the appropriate punishment for a crime.

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9:29
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do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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9:35
it sent a million times lol
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
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