45-5-112. Inference of mental state. In a deliberate homicide, knowledge or purpose may be inferred from the fact that the accused committed a homicide and no circumstances of mitigation, excuse, or justification appear.
History: En. 95-3004 by Sec. 12, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 184, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 95-3004; MCA 1981, 46-16-203(2); redes. 45-5-112 by Code Commissioner, 1983.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 5. Offenses Against the Person
45-5-103. Mitigated deliberate homicide
45-5-105. Aiding or soliciting suicide
45-5-106. Vehicular homicide while under influence
45-5-107. through 45-5-110 reserved
45-5-111. Extrajudicial confession -- evidence of death
45-5-112. Inference of mental state