pinko-perchik t1_j9s9ho6 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:43 AM

“Going forward, we no longer will recognize that an oral discovery of infidelity satisfies the objective element of something that would provoke a reasonable person to kill his or her spouse.”

Oddly specific—does this ruling not apply if it’s in writing? What about if it’s a partner’s suspicion but it isn’t admitted to?

Hoosac_Love OP t1_j9sd6dv wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:18 AM

I would guess oral/verbal and written are the same and mean as opposed to suspected or suspicion.

This also does not mean that extreme emotional disturbance via adultry can't mean a reduced charge or verdict but that proof or suspicion of infidelity in and of itself can't prove extreme emotional disturbance.

Sort of like taking psyche meds is not proof of legal insanity in and of itself but that does mean insanity can't be proven.