La. Stat. Ann. § 14:30.1

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder to include killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Bench · filed 2018-09-26

Under La.R.S. 14:30.1, second degree murder is relevantly defined as the killing of a human being "when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm."

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances and the severity of the victim's injuries.

State v. Brown · filed 2018-09-26(A)(1)

Second degree murder is when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). Specific criminal intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La. R.S. 14:10(1). As a state of mind, specific intent need not be proven as a fact, but may be inferred from the circumstances of the offense and the defendant's actions. State v. Thornton , 47,598 (La. App. 2d Cir. 03/13/13), 111 So.3d 1130. Specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm may be inferred from the extent and severity of the victim's injuries. State v. Murray , 49,418 (La. App. 2d Cir. 01/14/15), 161 So.3d 918, writ denied , 15-0379 (La. 04/08/16), 191 So.3d 582.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) makes a killing second-degree murder when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances and nature of the wounds.

State of Louisiana v. Major Cartrell Jones · filed 2018-11-07(A)(1)

In pertinent part, La.R.S. 14:30.1 provides: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.] ... Following review of the record in its entirety pursuant to the Jackson standard, we conclude that the jury’s finding of specific intent is supported. ... Given those circumstances, we conclude that a rational trier of fact could have determined from the record evidence that the defendant inflicted the deadly wounds by stabbing in a manner consistent with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Daniels · filed 2018-12-26(A)(1)

In this case, Mr. Daniel was convicted of second degree murder, which is defined as the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1 (A)(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Johnson · filed 2019-02-06(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1(A)(1) provides that, “Second degree murder is the killing of a human being[,] [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” Specific intent is that state of mind that “exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.” La.R.S. 14:10(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder by requiring a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; for attempted second-degree murder, the State must prove specific intent to kill and an overt act tending toward the victim’s death.

State of Louisiana v. Ladray Bias, Jr. · filed 2019-02-06(A)(1)

Further, La.R.S. 14:30.1 states: ... A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: ... (1) When the offender has the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.] ... The essential elements of the crime of attempted second degree murder are a specific intent to kill the victim and the commission of an overt act that tends toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death. La.R.S. 14:30.1; State v. Hollingsworth, 42,317 (La.App. 2 Cir. 8/15/07), 962 So.2d 1183. ... The jury could have reasonably found the testimony of the witnesses who said Defendant took the knife, told the victim he was going to kill her, and stabbed her four times to be credible. Accordingly, we find that the evidence is sufficient to establish the elements of attempted second degree murder, and Defendant’s conviction is affirmed.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Andrews · filed 2019-02-06(A)(1)

Second degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), is the killing of a human being “[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]”

For attempted second-degree murder, § 14:30.1 requires specific intent to kill; the completed offense's alternative of specific intent to inflict great bodily harm does not suffice.

State v. Weston · filed 2018-11-14

To sustain a conviction for attempted second degree murder, the state must prove that the defendant: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim's death. La. R.S. 14:27 and 14:30.1. Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on "specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm," attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill. State v. Bishop , 01-2548 (La. 1/14/03), 835 So.2d 434.

For attempted second degree murder, § 14:30.1(A)(1) requires specific intent to kill, and the felony-murder provision in § 14:30.1(A)(2) cannot substitute for that intent.

State of Louisiana v. Detriavion D. Green · filed 2024-10-30(A)(1), (A)(2)(a)

It is well settled in Louisiana jurisprudence that the crime of attempted second degree murder cannot be based upon an underlying felony. State v. Guccione, 96-1049, p. 17 (La.App. 5[] Cir. 4/29/97), 694 So.2d 1060, 1068, writ denied, 97-2151 (La. 3/13/98), 712 So.2d 869. An attempt to commit second degree murder requires that the offender possess the specific intent to kill and commit an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of that goal. LSA-R.S. 14:27(A); 14:30.1(A)(1). This is inconsistent with the felony-murder theory of an unintentional killing as provided in LSA-R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2)(a).

Section 14:30.1 permits second-degree murder based on specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, but an attempted second-degree-murder conviction requires specific intent to kill.

State of Louisiana v. Willis · filed 2024-11-20

To sustain a conviction for attempted second degree murder, the state must prove that the defendant: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death. La. R.S. 14:27; 14:30.1. Although the statute for second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” attempted second degree murder requires the specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A) permits a second-degree-murder conviction when the offender has specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, but an attempted second-degree-murder conviction requires specific intent to kill.

State of Louisiana v. Haywood · filed 2026-04-29(A)

To sustain a conviction for attempted second degree murder, the state must prove that the defendant: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death. La. R.S. 14:27; 14:30.1. Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” La. R.S. 14:30.1, attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill. State v. Huizar, 414 So.2d 741 (La.1982).

For attempted second degree murder, Section 14:30.1 requires specific intent to kill; intent to inflict great bodily harm is insufficient.

State v. Weston · filed 2018-11-14

To sustain a conviction for attempted second degree murder, the state must prove that the defendant: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim's death. La. R.S. 14:27 and 14:30.1. Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on "specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm," attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill. State v. Bishop , 01-2548 (La. 1/14/03), 835 So.2d 434.

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, or while engaged in one of the listed crimes.

State v. Johnson · filed 2019-03-13

Under La. R.S. 14:30.1, second-degree murder is defined as the killing of a human being "when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." ... The testimony and evidence offered at trial demonstrates that defendant possessed the specific intent to kill the victims and, when viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, establishes that a rational factfinder could have determined that defendant was guilty on two counts of second-degree murder.

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder, relevantly, as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Sant · filed 2019-04-17

Under La.R.S. 14:30.1, second degree murder is relevantly defined as the killing of a human being “when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.”

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Guidry · filed 2019-05-08

Under La.R.S. 14:30.1, second degree murder is relevantly defined as the killing of a human being "[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]" ... As the record supports a rational conclusion that Defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm of the victim, this assignment of error is without merit.

Section 14:30.1 defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and specific intent may be inferred from the circumstances and the accused's actions.

State v. Beckley · filed 2019-05-08

La R.S. 14:30.1 defines second degree murder, in pertinent part, as the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. Specific criminal intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. Specific criminal intent, as a state of mind, need not be proven as fact but may be inferred from the circumstances and the actions of the accused.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder as killing with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances, including the nature and severity of the victim's injuries.

State v. Sanders · filed 2019-05-22(1)

At the time of this 2010 offense, La. R.S. 14:30.1 provided, in pertinent part, that second degree murder is the killing of a human being when: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or ... Specific intent is the state of mind that exists when the circumstances indicate the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. ... Specific intent need not be proved as a fact, but may be inferred from the circumstances of the transaction and the conduct of the defendant. ... The record further supports the fact finder could have reasonably found Sanders had specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, which was established by testimony from the forensic pathologist.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Burton · filed 2019-06-05(A)(1)

"Second degree murder is the killing of a human being ... [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm ...." La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... Specific intent to kill may be inferred from a defendant's act of pointing a gun and firing at a person. State v. Rubin , 16-456 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/1/17), 211 So.3d 532, writ denied , 17-406 (La. 12/15/17), 231 So.3d 641. ... Burton, a convicted felon on probation who was prohibited from possessing firearms, pointed the loaded shotgun at the victim and fired it. ... Based on the evidence presented at trial, we find the jury reasonably rejected Burton's testimony. Burton deliberately pointed a loaded gun at Cody and shot him with no reason to believe he might be armed, and with no consideration about whether lesser means might prevent Cody's progress toward him. There was more than sufficient evidence for the jury to conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that Burton was guilty of second-degree murder.

Subsection (A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Johnson · filed 2019-08-14(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... In summary, the evidence was sufficient for the jury to find that Johnson stabbed Moore while having the specific intent to kill her or to inflict great bodily harm upon her, and that the homicide was not committed in self-defense or in the defense of others.

Section 14:30.1 permits completed second-degree murder based on specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, but an attempt requires specific intent to kill.

State of Louisiana v. Duckett · filed 2019-12-18

“Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on ‘specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,’ La. R.S. 14:30.1, attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill. Id.”

For attempted second-degree murder, the State must prove that the defendant specifically intended to kill; the alternative intent to inflict great bodily harm in the completed-murder statute is not sufficient.

State of Louisiana v. Wright · filed 2019-12-18

Thus, although La.R.S. 14:30.1 provides that second degree murder requires “specific intent to kill” or “to inflict great bodily harm,” in order to be convicted of attempted second degree murder, the State must prove that the defendant had the specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder, in pertinent part, as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana Versus Royce Avery Burse · filed 2020-02-12(A)(1)

In the present case, defendant was convicted of second degree murder, which is defined, in pertinent part, as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... Based on the foregoing, we find that the evidence presented at trial was constitutionally sufficient to support the jury’s finding that defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm on Ms. Griffin.

Section 14:30.1 allows completed second-degree murder to be based on specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm, but attempted second-degree murder requires specific intent to kill.

State of Louisiana v. Sawyer · filed 2020-05-20

To sustain a conviction for attempted second degree murder, the state must prove that the defendant: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death. La. R.S. 14:27; La. R.S. 14:30.1. Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” La. R.S. 14:30.1, attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Holefield · filed 2020-06-03(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1 provides, in pertinent part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or (2) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of . . . armed robbery, . . . even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... The record reflects that the State adduced evidence and testimony from multiple witnesses to support its theory that Defendant had the specific intent to kill the victim. Accordingly, we conclude that the State satisfied its burden of proving the elements of La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), specific-intent murder, beyond a reasonable doubt.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. McLendon · filed 2021-01-13(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. ... Defendant’s specific intent to kill Beaird was established by the fact that he shot Beaird in the left eye, the right side of the chest and the right groin.

For an attempted second-degree-murder conviction under § 14:30.1 and the attempt statute, the State must prove specific intent to kill; intent to inflict great bodily harm alone is insufficient.

State v. Smith · filed 2021-03-03

To sustain a conviction for attempted second degree murder, the state must prove that the defendant: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death. La. R.S. 14:27; 14:30.1. Although the statute for second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” attempted second degree murder requires the specific intent to kill. State v. Bishop, 01-2548 (La. 1/14/03), 835 So. 2d 434. Proof of specific intent to inflict great bodily harm is insufficient for a conviction for attempted second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Kendall Barnes Derrick Groves · filed 2021-06-10(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the “killing of a human being . . . when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” ... Considering the foregoing eyewitness testimony, the record reveals sufficient evidence to conclude that any rational trier of fact could have found that the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt all of the elements of second degree murder, attempted second degree murder, and felon in possession of a firearm. Accordingly, we conclude that this assignment of error is without merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and § 14:30.1(B) mandates life imprisonment without parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.

State of Louisiana v. Parker · filed 2023-03-01(A)(1) (B)

Relevant to this case, second degree murder is “the killing of a human being ... [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... The mandatory sentence for second degree murder is punishment by life imprisonment at hard labor without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence. La. R.S. 14:30.1(B).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) makes a killing second-degree murder when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Gee · filed 2023-05-10(A)(1)

Relevant to this case, second-degree murder is “the killing of a human being ... [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1).

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder, in pertinent part, as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Johnson · filed 2023-08-09

In the present case, Johnson was convicted of second degree murder in violation of La. R.S. 14:30.1, which is defined, in pertinent part, as “the killing of a human being: (1) when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm[.]” ... We find that there was sufficient evidence to support Johnson’s conviction for second degree murder. ... Johnson’s hostility toward Young, combined with the fact that he was armed with two loaded handguns when he encountered him on the street, is sufficient to show that he did not act in self-defense and that he did have the specific intent to kill Young.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and specific intent may be inferred from the circumstances, the defendant's conduct, and the victim's injuries.

State of Louisiana v. Gilbert · filed 2023-09-27(A)(1)

Relevant to this case, second-degree murder is “the killing of a human being ... [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). Specific intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La. R.S. 14:10(1). Specific intent may be inferred from the circumstances surrounding the offense and the conduct of the defendant. State v. Bishop, 01-2548 (La. 1/14/03), 835 So. 2d 434. Specific intent to kill may also be inferred from the extent and severity of the victim’s injuries. State v. Bull, 53,470 (La. App. 2 Cir. 5/20/20), 296 So. 3d 1175, writ denied, 20-00797 (La. 12/22/20), 307 So. 3d 1040.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, which may be inferred from pointing and firing a gun at a person.

State of Louisiana Versus Christopher L. Davis · filed 2023-03-08(A)(1)

The evidence presented by the State proves that the defendant had the specific intent to kill Ms. Sands when he pointed the gun at her and fired.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, but attempted second-degree murder requires specific intent to kill.

State of Louisiana in the Interest of J.K.. · filed 2022-07-13(A)(1)

Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” La. R.S. 14:30.1, attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill. State v. Huizar, 414 So.2d 741 (La. 1982).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) makes second-degree murder require specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, but attempted second-degree murder requires the specific intent to kill.

State of Louisiana in the Interest of R.B. Vs. · filed 2022-08-26(A)(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. See La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). Specific intent is “that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.” La. R.S. 14:10(1). Thus, for a delinquency finding of the attempted second degree murder, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the perpetrator: (1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death. La. R.S. 14:27; 14:30.1. Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” La. R.S. 14:30.1, attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill. State v. Huizar, 414 So.2d 741 (La. 1982). ... In the case sub judice, at the time of his arrest, R.B. had on his person Mr. Rumsey’s car key, which suggests that he was the driver of the Jeep during the commission of the crimes. Notwithstanding, review of the record shows the State failed to present any evidence to show that R.B. possessed the requisite mental state or desire to kill Ms. Mantle. Moreover, there was no testimony adduced at the adjudication hearing to conclude that R.B. committed any acts in furtherance of the attempted second degree murder of Ms. Mantle, or that he was actually aware of his accomplice’s intention to shoot and kill Ms. Mantle. ... Accordingly, viewing the circumstantial evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, we conclude the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that R.B. possessed the requisite mental state as a principal to attempted second degree murder. This claim has merit.

Section 14:30.1(B) requires a life-imprisonment sentence at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence for second degree murder.

State v. Davis · filed 1996-11-14(B)

For the reasons assigned, we remand this matter to the trial court to amend the record to reflect a sentence of “life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence” as required *281by La. R.S. 14:30.1(B).

Section 14:30.1 remains a valid basis for sentencing a juvenile convicted of second-degree murder; it is read together with the juvenile parole-eligibility provisions, so a life sentence with parole eligibility may be imposed after the required hearing.

State v. Harvin · filed 2018-02-15

Defendant contends that because La.R.S. 14:30.1 has not been amended, there is no statute under which a valid sentence for second degree murder can be imposed. ... Contrary to the defendant's claim, the legislature was not required to amend the second degree murder statute itself to provide for sentencing of juvenile killers. ... Our legislature carefully designed an adequate solution by adding a new statute pertaining to parole eligibility for juvenile killers which is to be read in conjunction with the first and second degree murder statutes. ... The trial court's judgment resentencing Defendant to life imprisonment with benefit of parole eligibility complies with the last expression of the Unites States Supreme court in Miller and the Louisiana Supreme Court's interpretation of that holding in Montgomery . Therefore, we affirm Defendant's sentence of life imprisonment with eligibility for parole.

Section 14:30.1's second-degree-murder provision covers a killing during an armed robbery even when the robbery and killing occur at separate nearby locations as part of one continuous criminal incident, and regardless of intent to kill.

State v. West · filed 1982-01-25

At the time of this crime, second degree murder was defined as "the killing of a human being when the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of ... armed robbery ... even though he has no intent to kill". ... Defendant argues that the killing did not occur in the course of an armed robbery because the robbery occurred several blocks away and had been completed before McDonald shot the victim. We are not persuaded by this line of reasoning. The armed robbery and the shooting which followed constituted essentially a single criminal incident. The offenders never left the victim; instead they escorted her from the scene of the armed robbery to the location where the shooting took place. Under these circumstances it is apparent that the killing occurred as part of the armed robbery.

Section 14:30.1(2) makes a killing second-degree murder when committed during the perpetration or attempted perpetration of armed robbery, even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Banford · filed 1995-03-15(2)

In the present case, defendant was convicted as a principal to second degree murder committed during the course of an armed robbery. The pertinent portion of the second degree murder statute, LSA-R.S. 14:30.1, reads as follows: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: [[Image here]] (2) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of aggravated rape, forcible rape, aggravated arson, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated escape, drive-by shooting, armed robbery, first degree robbery, or simple robbery, even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2) applies to a killing resulting from an armed robbery when the defendant is a principal with the requisite intent.

State v. Chambers · filed 1995-12-28(A)(2)

Regarding references to appellant's codefendants, we note that because of the nature of this case, in order to prove that appellant was guilty of second degree murder, the State had to prove that appellant was a principal with the requisite intent in the armed robbery that resulted in the murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2) makes a killing second-degree murder when the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of an armed robbery, even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Lavigne · filed 1996-11-08(A)(2)

La. R.S. 14:30.1, which defines second degree murder, provides, in part, as follows: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or (2) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of ... armed robbery ... even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1 permits a second-degree-murder conviction for a killing committed during the perpetration of an armed robbery when the trial evidence is sufficient to establish that theory.

State v. Anthony · filed 1997-06-04

There was sufficient evidence to convict the defendant of second degree murder committed during the perpetration of an armed robbery based on the testimony adduced at trial.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2)(a) makes a killing second-degree murder when the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of an enumerated felony, including armed robbery, even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. McPherson · filed 1999-03-30(A)(2)(a)

Thus, the evidence presented at trial demonstrated that the defendant was guilty as a principal to second-degree murder, based on felony murder pursuant to LSA-R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2)(a). Armed robbery is one of the felonies enumerated in LSA-R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2)(a).

Section 14:30.1(A)(2) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being while perpetrating an armed robbery, even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Williams · filed 2000-05-15(A)(2)

The defendant was charged with second degree murder under La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2), which, in pertinent part, defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender is engaged in the perpetration of armed robbery, even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. Thus, the finding of sufficient evidence of the defendant's perpetration of an armed robbery, and a killing of a human being during the armed robbery, are the essential elements of the crime of the defendant's conviction of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2)(a) makes a killing committed during the perpetration or attempted perpetration of an armed robbery second-degree murder even without an intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Cooper · filed 2003-12-23(A)(2)(a)

Second degree murder is proscribed by La.R.S. 14:30.1, which states in pertinent part: ... (2)(a) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of . . . armed robbery . . . even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... Further, we find the state produced sufficient evidence under the Jackson standard of review to establish their alternate theory, that the defendant was a principal to the offense of second degree murder, by proving the defendant was a participant in the armed robbery of Earl Zenon and that Mr. Zenon was killed in the course of that armed robbery.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2)(a) imposes felony-murder liability when a principal participates in an armed robbery during which a person is killed, even without specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Cooper · filed 2003-12-23(A)(2)(a)

Under the state's alternate theory that Moore shot the victim during an armed robbery, the state had to prove the defendant had the intent to commit, or directly aid in the commission of, an armed robbery, and a killing resulted. La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2)(a) and La.R.S. 14:24. ... Further, we find the state produced sufficient evidence under the Jackson standard of review to establish their alternate theory, that the defendant was a principal to the offense of second degree murder, by proving the defendant was a participant in the armed robbery of Earl Zenon and that Mr. Zenon was killed in the course of that armed robbery.

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder, in pertinent part, as killing a human being while the offender is engaged in perpetrating an armed robbery; participation in that armed robbery plus a killing establishes principal liability for the resulting second-degree murder.

State of Louisiana v. Singleton · filed 2007-03-14

Under La.R.S. 14:30.1, second degree murder, in pertinent part, is the killing of a human being while the offender is engaged in the perpetration of an armed robbery. ... This court has previously stated that, if the State proves a defendant participated in an armed robbery and someone was killed during the offense, it has sufficiently proven that the defendant was a principal to the offense of second degree murder. State v. Cooper, 03-161 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/23/03), 862 So.2d 512, writ denied, 04-236 (La. 6/4/04), 876 So.2d 74. Accordingly, we find that this assignment of error is without merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2)(a) makes a killing second-degree murder when it occurs during the perpetration or attempted perpetration of an armed robbery, even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; the court applied that rule to a participant whose conduct made him responsible for the killing.

State of Louisiana v. Loncar · filed 2007-12-05(A)(2)(a)

With regard to the offense charged, La.R.S. 14:30.1(A) provides in pertinent part that: ... (2)(a) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of . . . assault by drive-by shooting, armed robbery, first degree robbery, second degree robbery, simple robbery, . . . even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... Applying these legal principles to the matter now before us, we note that there is no dispute that the defendant planned to rob someone. Additionally, the defendant and Mr. Short armed themselves with at least two weapons. ... The defendant furnished the weapon to Mr. Short and took no steps to extricate himself from the continuing series of events or to protect Mr. Cupstid. We conclude that in viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, the jury, as a rational trier of fact, could have found the essential elements of second degree murder proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Section 14:30.1 defines second degree murder to include an intentional killing while the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of armed robbery.

State v. Cole · filed 2015-12-23

Under La. R.S. 14:30.1, as it applies in defendant’s case, second degree murder is the “killing of a human being: ... [w]hen the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of .,. armed robbery.” Armed robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to, another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation, while armed with a dangerous weapon. La. R.S. 14:64.

Section 14:30.1(A)(2) covers a killing committed while the offender is perpetrating or attempting armed robbery, even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Thomas · filed 2016-05-12(A)(2)

Under the second theory of second degree murder, the State had to prove that Defendant was engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of armed- robbery, even though he had no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2); see also State v. Seals, 09-1089 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/29/11); 83 So.3d 285, writ denied, 12-0293 (La.10/26/12); 99 So.3d 53, cert. denied, — U.S. —-, 133 S.Ct. 2796, 186 L.Ed.2d 863 (2013).

Section 14:30.1(A)(2) makes a killing committed during the perpetration or attempted perpetration of armed robbery second-degree murder even without intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and subsection (B) provides life imprisonment at hard labor without parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.

State of Louisiana v. Billot · filed 2025-05-16(A)(2), (B)

Second degree murder is defined in pertinent part as “the killing of a human…when the offender is engaged in the perpetration of or attempted perpetration of…armed robbery…even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. Rev. Stat 14:30.1. “Whoever commits the crime of second degree murder shall be punished by life imprisonment at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.” La. Stat 14:30.1(B). ... As discussed above, the record supported Defendant’s possible conviction for second degree murder due to his participation in hunting Lee down with a firearm to rob him, but then killing Lee when he would not surrender the contents of his pockets to Defendant and his cohorts.

Subsection (A)(2) imposes second-degree murder liability for a killing during the perpetration or attempted perpetration of armed robbery without requiring intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; subsection (B) mandates life imprisonment at hard labor without parole, probation, or suspension.

State of Louisiana v. Kerley · filed 2026-05-27(A)(2), (B)

Under La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(2), no intent to harm or kill is necessary to be a principal to second degree murder occurring during the course of a robbery. ... Subsection B provides, “Whoever commits the crime of second degree murder shall be punished by life imprisonment at hard labor without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.” (Emphasis added.) Accordingly, the court imposed the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment at hard labor without benefits for the charge.

Section 14:30.1(1) requires the State to prove that the defendant specifically intended to kill the victim or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Shapiro · filed 1983-04-14(1)

The fact at issue that the state had to prove was that the defendant Alfred Shapiro shot Ryland "with the specific intent to kill (her) or to inflict great bodily harm." La.R.S. 14:30.1(1). To so prove under the statutory requirements of a circumstantial evidence case, therefore, the state had to exclude the defense's suggested hypothesis of an intentional suicide or an accidental firing by the victim while threatening suicide.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; that intent may be inferred from circumstances such as a violent beating, and the evidence here was sufficient to prove it.

State v. Sanders · filed 1983-05-03(1)

In pertinent part, La.R.S. 14:30.1 defines second degree murder as: ... the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... Such violent actions, in and of themselves, prove that the defendant intended to, at the least, inflict great bodily harm upon Fulcher. ... Therefore, we conclude that in this case assuming every fact that the evidence tends to prove, the evidence excludes every reasonable hypothesis of a lack of specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm or innocence, and this conviction is clearly based upon evidence from which, when viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational juror could find that the essential elements of the crime of second degree murder had been proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Thus, the evidence is both constitutionally and statutorily sufficient to support defendant's conviction.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Massey · filed 1983-06-27(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1(1). ... In the instant case, the circumstances do not indicate that defendant's intoxication precluded the presence of specific criminal intent required in second degree murder. ... Viewing this evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have determined that defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; repeated gunshots and continued firing supported the required specific intent.

State v. Brockington · filed 1983-09-19(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or (2) when the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of aggravated rape, aggravated arson, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated escape, armed robbery, or simple robbery, even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1. ... In a case similar to the present, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that the numerous stab wounds sustained by the victim furnished adequate evidence to support a finding of specific intent to kill required to sustain a conviction for second degree murder. ... Here, the defendant shot the victim three times. ... Nevertheless, the defendant continued firing. ... We find the evidence supports the jury's verdict.

Section 14:30.1(1) requires the State to prove that the accused had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances.

State v. Buchanan · filed 1983-10-11(1)

Specific criminal intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La.R.S. 14:10(1). The State must show specific intent on the part of the defendant. Although intent is a fact question it need not be proven as fact. Instead, it may be inferred from the circumstances of the transaction. La.R.S. 15:445; State v. Fuller, supra. ... On the tape, defendant asserts that he intended to kill the victim because he was trying to defend himself. This admission clearly indicates that defendant intended to kill the victim.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Beck · filed 1984-01-16(1)

Defendant was charged with second degree murder under the provisions of R.S. 14:30.1(1) which requires the state to prove she had the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(1) requires proof of a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; for attempted second degree murder, the State must also prove an act tending toward accomplishing that purpose.

State v. Knighton · filed 1984-04-30(1)

Thus, it was necessary that the state prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant had a specific intent to kill the victim or to inflict great bodily harm upon him and engaged in some act in an attempt to accomplish this purpose.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, which may be inferred from repeated stabbing.

State v. Bell · filed 1983-11-22(1)

"Second degree murder is defined by La. R.S. 14:30.1(1) as follows: ... Using this definition, we have no difficulty in concluding the defendant, by stabbing the victim at least ten times, actively desired the criminal consequences (the death of the victim) to follow his actions."

Subsection (1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Booker · filed 1983-12-22(1)

The elements of the offense the state must prove are: (1) a killing of a human being occurred; (2) the defendant did the killing; and (3) the defendant had a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be established from the circumstances, including firing multiple shots at the victim.

State v. Mullins · filed 1985-02-26(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1(1). Specific criminal intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La.R.S. 14:10(1). Although intent is a question of fact, it need not be proven as a fact and may be inferred from the circumstances of the transaction. La. R.S. 15:445. The evidence showing Mullins shot at Walker through the window of the car in which she was riding, walked around the London vehicle and subsequently shot Walker several times while she was lying on the road surface is sufficient to prove he had the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. State v. Noble, 425 So.2d 734 (La.1983).

Section 14:30.1(1) permits specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm to be inferred from repeated close-range shots at a trapped victim.

State v. Braggs · filed 1986-03-05(1)

In the present case, the defendant was convicted of the crime of second degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30.1 which states: ... "Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or (2) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of aggravated rape, aggravated arson, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated escape, armed robbery, or simple robbery, even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." ... It can be inferred from the fact that the defendant fired several shots at the trapped victim from very close range that she had the requisite specific intent to either kill or inflict great bodily harm upon the victim. ... It can also be inferred from the evidence that the defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm upon Maybeline Coutee and therefore committed the crime of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Francis · filed 1986-04-09(1)

In the instant case, where both the defendant and the brother began fighting with the victim and he was stabbed to death, both possessed the requisite specific criminal intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1. Thus, contrary to the defendant's contention, the instruction was proper in that it did relate to the evidence and was not based on abstract legal principles.

Section 14:30.1 requires specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm for second degree murder.

State v. Felo · filed 1984-07-16

The trial judge sufficiently instructed the jury that specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm was an absolute requisite for conviction on a charge of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(1) requires specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and evidence that the defendant stabbed the victim in the chest and threatened to cut her throat supported finding that intent beyond a reasonable doubt.

State v. Thorne · filed 1987-03-04(1)

The state’s evidence that the defendant stabbed the victim in the chest and told her that he would cut her throat if she screamed would have convinced a rational trier of fact beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant had the specific intent to inflict great bodily harm or kill.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second degree murder to include a killing committed with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Scoby · filed 1988-11-22(1)

According to the bill of information, defendant was charged with an attempted second degree murder in violation of La.R.S. 14:27 and 14:30.1(1). La.R.S. 14:30.1(1) specifically refers to a murder committed "[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; ...." Therefore, defendant was charged with the attempt to kill Joseph Wheaton when he had the specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; that intent may be inferred from the circumstances, can form in an instant, and may be inferred from firing a gun directly at the victim.

State v. Maxey · filed 1988-06-22(A)(1)

The elements of second-degree murder applicable to the facts of this case are set forth in La.R.S. 14:30.1 as follows: "A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." ... Specific intent is a state of mind and need not be proven as fact, but may be inferred from the circumstances of the transactions and actions of the defendant. ... Specific intent is an ultimate legal conclusion to be resolved by the factfinder. ... Discharging a firearm aimed directly at the victim is indicative of intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. ... Specific intent can be formed in an instant. ... the jury could well have inferred from the evidence as a whole that when he pulled the trigger he had the specific intent to kill her or inflict great bodily harm on her.

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Green · filed 1991-10-29

Defendant was convicted of second degree murder. Second degree murder is: "The killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm."

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; that intent may be inferred from the defendant's conduct.

State v. Castille · filed 1991-11-13

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1. ... All that is necessary is that defendant form the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm for an instant when committing the crime. Certainly it is reasonable to presume that hitting someone about the head and neck with a heavy iron evidences a specific intent to inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; kicking or stomping an unconscious victim supported that intent even without an intent to kill.

State v. Jones · filed 1992-04-10(A)(1)

While the defendant probably did not intend to kill the victim, we can only conclude that the defendant had the specific intent to inflict great bodily harm upon the victim when he kicked or stomped the victim one or more times as he lay unconscious on the concrete floor.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Johnson · filed 1992-04-16(A)(1)

In order for the state to obtain a second degree murder conviction, it must prove the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. La.R.S. 14:30.1 provides in pertinent part A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; According to the statute, the state was required to prove that the defendant killed a human being and that the defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Perow · filed 1993-03-31A(1)

The elements of second degree murder, as charged in the instant case, are set forth in La.R.S. 14:30.1 A(1): A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.] ... Considering that Perow, after announcing his intent to shoot "someone," aimed and fired his rifle at Mrs. Fisher, a rational trier of fact might well have concluded that Perow acted with deliberation and reflection and that he actively desired to kill or cause great bodily harm to Mrs. Fisher. ... We conclude that the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, was sufficient for the jury as a rational finder of fact to conclude that Perow was guilty of the second degree murder of Mrs. Cora Fisher.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Garner · filed 1993-07-15(A)(1)

La.R.S. 14:30.1 defines second degree murder, in pertinent part: Second degree murder is the killing of a human being.... (1) (w)hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. Defendant Steven Garner admitted that he and his brother Glenn fired at the victim. The victim died of two fatal wounds. One of each of the bullets was fired from one of each of the guns found in the defendants' backyard. Although Steven Garner testified they fired in self-defense, other witnesses testified the victim did not have a gun. No gun was found on his body or in the vicinity. The credibility of the witnesses is an issue for the trier of fact. State v. Cashen, 544 So.2d 1268 (La. App. 4th Cir.1989). Thus this assignment is without merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances and the defendant’s actions.

State v. Marr · filed 1993-10-15(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statute 14:30.1(A) provides, in part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1)When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; ... Specific criminal intent is defined as “that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.” La.R.S. 14:10(1). Since specific intent is a state of mind, it need not be proven as a fact but may be inferred from the circumstances of the transaction and the actions of defendant. State v. Graham, 420 So.2d 1126, 1127 (La.1982). ... Applying the Jackson standard, the direct and circumstantial evidence considered together certainly provided sufficient evidence to support a rational trier of fact’s returning a verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury must have believed the testimony of the State’s witnesses rather than the testimony of defendant. After a careful review of the record and the evidence, we find there was sufficient evidence to convince rational fact finders that defendant killed her husband and that her son did not, although that is her defense. For the reasons herein stated, these assignments of error are without merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Pittman · filed 1994-04-08(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statute 14:30.1(A)(1) provides: Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; ... Specific criminal intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La.R.S. 14:10(1). Specific intent may be proved by direct evidence, such as statements by a defendant, or by inference from circumstantial evidence, such as a defendant's actions or facts depicting the circumstances. State v. Johnson, 461 So.2d 1273, 1277 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984). In this case, a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm can be inferred from the fact that the defendant repeatedly hit the victim in the face and head and struck him with a beer bottle.

Section 14:30.1 requires proof that the defendant specifically intended to kill the victim or inflict great bodily harm to sustain a second-degree-murder conviction.

State v. Mamon · filed 1994-12-16

In order to convict for second degree murder, the State must prove that the defendant had specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm upon the victim.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Burns · filed 2023-12-06(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as “the killing of a human being . . . [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]”

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Terrence Armstrong A/K/A Terrance Armstrong A/K/A Dugga · filed 2024-04-24(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined in La.R.S. 14:30.1, which provides in pertinent part: ... A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: ... (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or ... We find that the evidence presented by the State at trial was sufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendant, armed with his rifle, actively participated in the drive-by shooting that resulted in Davidson’s death. Witnesses placed Defendant in the vehicle, armed with his rifle, actively shooting with codefendants, at the house where Davidson was located. Although Defendant was not part of the initial drug purchase which prompted the retaliation, the State proved that Defendant possessed specific intent to kill by his statements that provoked and/or further provoked the group’s act of retaliation for being shorted in their earlier drug purchase. This assignment of error has no merit.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Noyes · filed 2024-08-28(1)

In the present case, Noyes was convicted of second-degree murder in violation of La. R.S. 14:30.1, which is defined, in pertinent part, as “the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm[.]” ... Nothing in Hardaman’s testimony or the video footage supports Noyes’s claim that the killing of Lewis was committed in sudden passion or heat of blood. To the contrary, the fact that Noyes fired two weapons at Lewis multiple times before running over his body in a Jeep shows that Noyes had specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. Accordingly, Noyes’s assignment of error claiming that his second-degree murder conviction should be reduced to manslaughter lacks merit.

Section 14:30.1(A) defines second degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Dexta Zayshawn Hall · filed 2024-09-25(A)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1(A) defines second degree murder, in relevant part, as the killing of a human being “[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]”

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Leary · filed 2024-10-16(A)(1)

As it pertains to this case, La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) defines the crime of second degree murder as “the killing of a human being[]” “[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” ... We find that all of the elements of second degree murder were proven beyond a reasonable doubt, as concluded by the jury.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana Versus Kenny Rojas · filed 2024-12-30(A)(1)

Second-degree murder, defined in pertinent part in this case, as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... Accordingly, in viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, we find a rational trier of fact could have found beyond a reasonable doubt that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Matt Mason, Jr. · filed 2025-02-05(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder in pertinent part as “the killing of a human being . . . [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” ... Considering the evidence presented in this case in a light favorable to the prosecution, a rational juror could have concluded beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendant was guilty of the second degree murder of the victim. Accordingly, we find this assignment of error lacks merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Derochowski · filed 2025-02-26(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as “the killing of a human being . . . [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” ... Having reviewed the record in the light most favorable to the prosecution, there is sufficient evidence to support the jury finding beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendant shot the victim with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Subsection (A)(1) defines second-degree murder as a homicide committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Watson · filed 2024-11-27(A)(1)

According to La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), second degree murder is a homicide committed “[w]hen the offender has specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.”

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder, in relevant part, as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana Versus Alonzo W. Ford AKA "lonnie" AKA "lon" AKA "lonz" AKA "big Ford" · filed 2025-02-26(A)(1)

Ford was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder, defined, in pertinent part, as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers the killing of a human being when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Donald Briggs, III A/K/A Donald Briggs · filed 2025-04-02(A)(1)

Specifically, Donald was tried under La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), which is defined as the killing of human being “[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” ... Furthermore, the evidence was not sufficient to prove Donald possessed the specific intent to kill. For these reasons, we reverse the conviction of Donald Briggs for second degree murder and vacate the corresponding sentence.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Hughes · filed 2025-04-09(A)(1)

Second-degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... The surveillance videos show that Hughes was at close range and aimed the gun at Brownlee’s head when he fired his last shot. Those facts confirm that Hughes had the requisite specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm to the victim who was unarmed and sitting on the ground. We find that Hughes did not act in self-defense and the evidence was sufficient to support his conviction of second-degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Bowie · filed 2025-07-01(A)(1)

“Second degree murder is the killing of a human being . . . [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... In evaluating the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, we find a rational juror could have found that the State proved Mr. Bowie committed the second degree murder of Mr. James beyond a reasonable doubt.

Section 14:30.1 defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Palmer · filed 2025-07-16

Second degree murder is defined as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1. Palmer’s text messages to Warren, both before and after retrieving his gun from her door, proved his physical presence in the vicinity of Warren’s apartment just prior to the shooting. Palmer’s possession of a firearm, his awareness of Roland’s presence at Warren’s apartment, and his desire for Roland to leave were all established. Palmer’s call to Warren, during which she heard Roland’s voice in the background after both men left her apartment, placed Palmer with Roland just prior to his murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Franklin · filed 2025-12-17(A)(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and specific intent to kill may be inferred when the offender points a gun and fires it.

State of Louisiana v. Duncan · filed 2025-12-22(A)(1)

Second-degree murder is defined, in part, as “the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... The assailant shooting Mr. Rogers numerous times in the head demonstrated the intent necessary for the second-degree murder charge, as pointing a gun and firing it supports the finding of specific intent to kill. See State v. Scott, 09-0138, p. 8 (La. App. 4 Cir. 11/18/09), 26 So.3d 283, 289.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Allen · filed 2025-12-22(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined as the killing of a human being when the perpetrator has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm on the victim. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... In order to sustain a conviction for second degree murder, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant “(1) intended to kill the victim; and (2) committed an overt act tending toward the accomplishment of the victim’s death.” ... In light of all this, we find that a reasonable juror could find that Defendant committed the murder; thus, the evidence was sufficient to convict Defendant on Count 1.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as the killing of a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Taylor · filed 2025-12-23(A)(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Sherfield · filed 2026-02-25(A)(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... Accordingly, we find that there was sufficient evidence for a jury to find Sherfield guilty of second degree murder, rather than the responsive verdict of manslaughter.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Miller · filed 2026-06-03(A)(1)

Under La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. ... Viewed in the light most favorable to the State, this evidence supports a rational finding that Defendant intentionally killed the victim. This assignment of error is without merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder, in relevant part, as a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Donald Briggs, III A/K/A Donald Briggs C/W State of Louisiana v. Stefan Jermaine Briggs · filed 2026-05-01(A)(1)

Here, the charged crime is second degree murder, which is defined, in part, as “the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). Thus, the State was required to prove that defendants killed Mr. Levy “with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]”

Second degree murder requires a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Quint Mire · filed 2014-10-08(A)(1)

Second degree murder is “the killing of a human being . . . [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) requires a killing with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; multiple gunshots into an occupied vehicle can supply sufficient evidence of that intent.

State v. Joseph · filed 2016-12-14(A)(1)

Although defendant’s sufficiency argument is focused on the State's failure to prove his identity as the perpetrator, nonetheless it appears that the State also proved that defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, which is a required element under the first definition of second degree murder set forth in La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... Thus, the State presented sufficient evidence to prove the killing of a human being when the offender had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) makes a killing second-degree murder when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Allen · filed 1995-11-09(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined by La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) as "... the killing of a human being ... [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." To sustain the defendant's conviction, it must have been established at trial that the defendant killed John Anthony Edwards and that he acted with the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... We find that a rational trier of fact could have inferred that the defendant possessed the specific intent to kill. The evidence showing that the defendant fired a lethal weapon, aimed in the direction of a crowd of innocent bystanders, is clearly sufficient to prove he had the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. Cf. State in Interest of L.H., 94-903 (La.App. 3rd Cir. 2/15/95), 650 So.2d 433, 436; State v. Thomas, 609 So.2d 1078, 1083 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1992), writ denied, 617 So.2d 905 (La.1993); State v. Kennington, 515 So.2d 521, 523 (La. App. 1st Cir.1987). Thus the state presented sufficient evidence to show that the defendant killed the victim and that he had the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm, the elements of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Forrest · filed 1996-02-14(A)(1)

The pertinent portion of the second degree murder statute, La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), provides that "[s]econd degree murder is the killing of a human being [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." State v. Thorne, 93-859 (La. App. 5th Cir. 2/23/94), 633 So.2d 773. ... Considering the foregoing evidence in a light most favorable to the prosecution, we find that any rational trier of fact could have found that the state proved all of the elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. This assignment of error has no merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from shooting the victim in the head and face three times at close range.

State v. Billiot · filed 1996-04-04(A)(1)

La.R.S. 14:30.1 A(1) provides: Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; .... Specific intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La.R.S. 14:10(1). Specific intent may be proved by direct evidence, such as statements by a defendant, or by inference from circumstantial evidence, such as a defendant's actions or facts depicting the circumstances. State v. Johnson, 461 So.2d 1273, 1277 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984). The fact that the defendant shot the victim in the head and face three times at close range indicates a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. See La.R.S. 14:30.1 A(1); State v. Price, 498 So.2d 244, 247 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 503 So.2d 474 (La.1987).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) requires proof that the offender specifically intended to kill or inflict great bodily harm; that intent may be found from the circumstances and was supported here by the defendant's deliberate blow to the victim's temple.

State v. Buchanon · filed 1996-05-10(A)(1)

The crime of second degree murder, in pertinent part, "is the killing of a human being: (1) [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm...." La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... The evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, was sufficient to convince a rational trier of fact that the defendant specifically intended to inflict great bodily harm upon a younger, and much smaller, victim by striking him on the left temple with his fist.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder to include killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Demery · filed 1996-08-21A(1)

Second degree murder is defined in part as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1 A(1). ... From this evidence, a reasonable trier of fact could conclude that defendant possessed the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm required for a conviction of second degree murder and that the killing was not in self defense.

Under § 14:30.1(A)(1), specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm may be inferred from a shooting at fairly close range.

State v. Powell · filed 1995-10-06(A)(1)

A specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm can be inferred from a shooting which occurs at a fairly close range. See La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1); State v. Navarre, 498 So.2d 249, 252 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986); State v. Price, 498 So.2d 244, 247 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 503 So.2d 474 (La.1987).

Subsection (A)(1) defines second-degree murder as a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Fisher · filed 1997-04-02(A)(1)

The statement by the defendant to Officer Cohig, that the victim deserved to die, would permit a finder of fact to infer that the homicide was committed with intent, satisfying the elements of La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) requires specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm for a second-degree-murder conviction.

State v. Holmes · filed 1997-10-29(A)(1)

To be guilty of second degree murder, a defendant must have the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) permits specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm to be inferred from a shooting at fairly close range.

State v. Schexnayder · filed 1998-04-08(A)(1)

A specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm can be inferred from a shooting which occurs at a fairly close range. See La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1); State v. Powell, 94-1390 at p. 12, 671 So.2d at 500.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include killing a human being when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Shanks · filed 1998-06-29(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined, in pertinent part, in La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) as "the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm...." ... Based upon the physical evidence, the crime scene photographs, defendant's admission (that he picked up the 12 gauge shotgun and fired it in the direction of the victim's backside at close range from waist level as the victim was exiting the door), and defendant's pounding the table and telling the police that "no mother fucker is going to come in my house and hit me," any rational trier of fact could have concluded beyond a reasonable doubt that this shooting was not accidental, but rather one with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and repeated chest stab wounds may establish that intent.

State v. Tran · filed 1999-11-05(A)(1)

The applicable definition of second-degree murder in this case is the killing of a human being "[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... The number and character of the stab wounds furnishes sufficient evidence to support a finding of the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm required for second-degree murder. That defendant stabbed the victim in the chest with a knife indicates a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) requires specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm for a second-degree-murder conviction, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances.

State v. Ruffins · filed 1999-12-10(A)(1)

To support a conviction of second degree murder, the state must show that the defendant had specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. ... Although intent is a question of fact, it need not be proven as a fact and may be inferred from the circumstances. ... Viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, this evidence is sufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant killed Donald Reed while possessing the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second degree murder to include killing a human being when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm; intent may be inferred from close-range shots to the head.

State v. Berry · filed 1999-12-29(1)

The defendant was charged with and convicted of second degree murder, which is defined in pertinent part as: “The killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La. R.S. 14:30.1. ... The medical testimony presented by Dr. Newman reveals that the person who shot the victim had the intent to kill. The perpetrator placed the weapon next to the victim’s head and pulled the trigger. The perpetrator then shot the victim two more times in the head. Such close wounds to vital organs indicate an intent to kill or inflict great bodily injury. The State met its burden of proving that the defendant had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm on the victim.

Section 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Thompson · filed 2000-04-07

Second degree murder is defined, in pertinent part, as "the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm." La. R.S. 14:30.1. ... Thus, in order to find the defendant guilty of second degree murder, the jury must have found that he specifically intended to kill Carl Ivey or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from circumstantial evidence such as a close-range shooting.

State v. Cummings · filed 2000-11-03(A)(1)

The definition of second degree murder applicable in this case is the killing of a human being "[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm...." La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). Specific intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act. La. R.S. 14:10(1). Specific intent may be proved by direct evidence, such as statements by the defendant, or by inference from circumstantial evidence, such as a defendant's actions or facts depicting the circumstances. State v. Powell, 94-1390 at p. 7-8, 671 So.2d at 498.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) makes a killing second-degree murder when the offender specifically intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Clark · filed 2000-11-08(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1 defines second-degree murder as “the killing of a human being: ... [w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.”

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Jackson · filed 2000-12-06(A)(1)

Second degree murder, pursuant to La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), is defined as the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... Viewing all the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, the state proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant had the requisite specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm upon Lori Thomas.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Edwards · filed 2001-06-27(A)(1)

La.R.S. 14:30.1 A(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. ... These factors are sufficient for a rational trier of fact to find that the defendant intended to kill this victim.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers a killing committed with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, including when that intent is directed at someone in a crowd and another person is killed through transferred intent.

State v. Andy · filed 2001-08-22(A)(1)

Defendant was charged with second degree murder. La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... To the contrary, viewing the evidence in accordance with the standard enunciated by the Supreme Court in Jackson v. Virginia, supra, standard, the jury could have convicted defendant under any of the following theories: (1) Defendant specifically intended to kill or inflict great bodily harm on someone in the crowd and killed Rabb (transferred intent).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, including when that intent transfers from the intended target to another person who is killed.

State v. Williamson · filed 2002-01-23(A)(1)

Defendant offered no evidence of an affirmative defense. Clearly defendant had the specific intent to kill or cause great bodily harm to Estal, Scott and Michael Thompson. The fact that defendant fired a large caliber pistol at another person at a very close range is evidence from which the jury could reasonably conclude that defendant had the specific intent to kill or cause great bodily harm to that person. See State v. Golson, 27,082 (La.App.2d Cir.06/21/95), 658 So.2d 225. Pefendant argues that Estal Thompson’s death was an unintended consequence of his shooting at Estal’s two sons. He claims that he had no specific intent to kill or harm Estal Thompson. Even if this were so, this court has repeatedly applied the concept of transferred intent when a defendant shoots at one person with the specific intent to kill or cause great bodily harm, but hits and kills someone else. State v. Johnson, 29,629 (La.App.2d Cir.09/20/97), 698 So.2d 1051; State v. Jasper, 28,187 (La.App.2d Cir.06/26/96), 677 So.2d 553, writ denied, 96-1897 (La.02/21/97), 688 So.2d 521; State v. Cannon, 26,906 (La.App.2d Cir.06/21/95), 658 So.2d 728. If defendant shot at Scott and Michael Thompson with the intent to kill or cause great bodily harm and “unintentionally” shot and killed Estal Thompson, he is still guilty of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Johnson · filed 2002-02-06(A)(1)

Defendant was charged with the crime of second degree murder, in violation of La. R.S. 14:30.1, which states, in pertinent part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... When the Defendant handed the knife to Ms. Johnson and told her to stab the victim, he fully intended the death of the victim.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from circumstances such as shooting the victim twice in the chest at close range.

State v. Murray · filed 2002-08-29(A)(1)

Specific intent is a state of mind and need not be proved as a fact; it may be inferred from the circumstances of the transaction and the actions of the defendant. ... The fact that the defendant shot the victim in the chest twice with a pistol at a fairly close range indicates a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. See La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1); State v. Wallace, supra; State v. Price, 498 So.2d 244 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 503 So.2d 474 (La. 1987).

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Robert Glenn Jones A/K/A Ernest Hancock · filed 2003-09-10(A)(1)

The elements of second degree murder are set forth in La.R.S. 14:30.1, which provides, in part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Chesson · filed 2003-10-01(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined at La.R.S. 14:30.1, which provides, in part: ... (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.] ... This evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, does not require a finding of manslaughter, but, instead, supports a finding of specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder in part as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Harris · filed 2003-10-01(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder in part as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and the court held the evidence proved that intent for the defendant's principal liability even though she did not fire the shot.

State of Louisiana v. Sykes · filed 2003-10-08(A)(1)

Although the Defendant is correct in that no evidence indicates she was the person who actually shot and killed her husband, we find the evidence was sufficient to convict the Defendant as a principal to the murder. ... Finally, we find the above evidence was sufficient to prove the Defendant specifically intended for Vernon Cox to kill or inflict great bodily harm upon the Victim. Accordingly, the court finds these assignments lack merit.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, which the court held could be inferred from the victim's injuries and the number of shots fired.

State v. Poullard · filed 2003-12-31(A)(1)

The Defendant was found guilty of second degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30.1, which provides as follows: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or (2)(a) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of ... armed robbery, first degree robbery, or simple robbery, even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... In order to convict the Defendant of second degree murder, the State had to prove the following: 1) the Defendant killed Gerald Guidry and that he had the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm upon Gerald Guidry; or 2) the Defendant killed Gerald Guidry and the offense occurred while the Defendant was engaged in the perpetration of some type of robbery or attempted robbery. ... Based on the injuries Mr. Guidry received and the number of shots fired, the jury could have inferred the Defendant had the specific intent to kill Mr. Guidry.

Section 14:30.1(A) defines second degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and a close-range shot aimed at the victim's face can establish that intent.

State v. Walker · filed 2004-04-07(A)

Aiming a gun at the victim’s face and firing it at close range are facts from which the jury could find specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. State v. Seals, supra; State v. Brooks, supra. This satisfies the specific intent element of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1 defines second degree murder in pertinent part as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Savoy · filed 2005-11-02(1)

The elements of second degree murder are set forth in La.R.S. 14:30.1, which provides, in pertinent part, that "[s]econd degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1)[w]hen the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm...."

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) requires proof that the offender specifically intended to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and the court held that the evidence was sufficient to establish that intent for a second-degree-murder conviction.

State v. Fontenot · filed 2005-12-30(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined at La. R.S. 14:30.1, which provides, in part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.] ... A review of the evidence supports the jury's finding that the defendant was guilty of second degree murder. ... To the contrary, the evidence supports the jury's finding of intent. In sum, the evidence when viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution is sufficient to convict the defendant of second degree murder.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and the State must prove the applicable killing and specific-intent elements beyond a reasonable doubt.

State v. Surratt · filed 2006-06-07(A)(1)

Defendants were each convicted of two counts of second degree murder. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). In order to support such a conviction, the State was required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendants killed Cook and Kirby or had the specific intent to inflict great bodily harm upon each of them.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines one form of second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and the State must prove those elements.

State v. Jones · filed 2006-11-09(A)(1)

The first of the four types of second degree murder is defined as the killing of a human being when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). To support a conviction of second degree murder, the state must prove these elements.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Statum · filed 2007-03-07(A)(1)

The elements of second degree murder are set forth in La.R.S. 14:30.1, which reads, in part, as follows: ... A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: ... (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm . . . . ... We find, therefore, that the combination of the evidence and testimony adduced at trial, when viewed in the light most favorable to the State, was sufficient to prove that Defendant had the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm on Mills.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines one form of second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Ellis · filed 2007-07-11(A)(1)

The first of four types of second degree murder may be committed by the killing of a human being with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). This is what happened here.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Wilson · filed 2007-09-19(A)(1)

Second degree murder may be defined as the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). In order to prove second degree murder under this theory, the state must prove the killing and that the defendant had specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include killing a human being with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Lewis · filed 2007-10-31(A)(1)

Regarding the second count, second degree murder is defined by La.R.S. 14:30.1(A), which states, in pertinent part: “Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. . . .”

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Williams · filed 2007-12-05(A)

Relative to the facts of this case, in order to prove the crime of second degree murder, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Williams acted in accordance with the circumstances listed in La. R.S. 14:30.1(A), which provides in pertinent part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. The discharge of a firearm at close range and aimed at a person is indicative of a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm upon that person.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and repeated blows and wounds may establish that intent.

State v. ALSANDOR · filed 2007-12-05(A)(1)

Second degree murder is the killing of a human being when the offender has specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... The number of wounds inflicted by Defendant is indicative of his specific intent to kill. ... Based on this evidence, we find that the State proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Defendant committed second degree murder. ... The jury could have also found Defendant had the specific intent to inflict great bodily harm when he struck Robert numerous times knocking him onto the bed and the floor. ... Based on the evidence presented, we find that the State proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Defendant committed the second degree murder of Robert Rumback.

Section 14:30.1(A) defines second-degree murder to include a killing committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, which may be inferred from aiming and firing a lethal weapon at the victim.

State v. Gonzalez · filed 2007-12-27(A)

Under the first theory of second degree murder, the State must prove that defendant had the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... The act of aiming a lethal weapon and discharging it in the direction of the victim supports a finding by the trier of fact that the defendant acted with specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as the killing of a human being when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State of Louisiana v. Coleman · filed 2008-02-06(A)(1)

Defendant was convicted of second degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), which provides that second degree murder is the killing of a human being “when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” “Specific intent is defined as ‘that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.’ La.R.S. 14:10. Specific criminal intent may be inferred from the circumstances present in the case and the actions of Defendant.” State v. Reed, 00-1537, p.7 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/6/02), 809 So.2d 1261, 1266.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) covers killings committed with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. McGeorge · filed 2008-02-08(A)(1)

Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:30.1 provides in pertinent part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; or (2)(a) When the offender is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of . . . armed robbery . . . even though he has no intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. ... In the instant matter, the victim's death was proved. The fact that the defendant shot the victim in the head with a pistol at close range indicates specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm. See La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1); State v. Ducre, 596 So.2d 1372, 1382 (La. App. 1st Cir.), writ denied, 600 So.2d 637 (La. 1992). Therefore, the only remaining issue in a review of the sufficiency of the evidence is whether or not the defendant acted in self-defense.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily injury.

State v. O'NEAL · filed 2008-02-13(A)(1)

According to La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1), second degree murder "is the killing of a human being: (1) when the offender has the specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily injury." ... The state proved that O'Neal shot Moore six times with a .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun, thereby causing Moore's death. ... Accordingly, the state presented evidence from which a reasonable jury could determine that O'Neal committed second degree murder and that O'Neal did not kill Moore out of self-defense.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) makes a killing second degree murder when the offender has the specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Turnage · filed 2008-03-26(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1 provides, in pertinent part: A. Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm [1 Specific intent is that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Hall · filed 2009-02-25(A)(1)

Second degree murder is defined in La. R.S. 14:30.1, in pertinent part, as: “the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.... ” (Emphasis added.) Specific intent is defined in La. R.S. 14:10 as “that state of mind which exists when the circumstances indicate that the offender actively desired the prescribed criminal consequences to follow his act or failure to act.” As a state of mind, specific intent need not be proved as a fact; it may be inferred from the circumstances and the actions of the defendant. ... The evidence presented at trial indicates that the defendant had specific intent to kill the victim. ... The determination of the jury that the defendant is guilty of second degree murder is sufficiently supported by the evidence and will not be disturbed on appeal.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Scott · filed 2009-11-18(A)(1)

La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1) provides: ... (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm; ... The evidence in this case shows that the defendant stated that he armed himself with a gun before exiting his residence. He also admitted that he shot the victim. Additionally, Ms. Journee stated that she witnessed the defendant grab the victim by the shirt and point a gun in his face. The fact that the defendant armed himself, pointed a gun in the victim’s face and intentionally fired on the defendant is sufficient to show the defendant’s intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm on the victim. We find the assignment to be without merit.

Section 14:30.1(A) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and the court applied that intent requirement through transferred intent when the defendant intended to kill one person but struck another.

State of Louisiana v. Thomas · filed 2010-10-06(A)

“Second degree murder is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La.R.S. 14:30.1(A). ... However, the State was not required to prove that Defendant had the specific intent to kill the victim. In this case, the State had only to prove that there was specific intent to kill the intended victim, which according to Fontenot’s testimony was Mario Wilson.

Section 14:30.1(A) permits a completed second-degree-murder conviction when the offender has specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; an attempted second-degree-murder conviction requires specific intent to kill.

State v. Thomas · filed 2010-10-06(A)

Although the statute for the completed crime of second degree murder allows for a conviction based on “specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm,” La. R.S. 14:30.1, attempted second degree murder requires specific intent to kill.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second-degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm, and that intent may be inferred from the circumstances.

State of Louisiana v. Williams · filed 2011-03-09(A)(1)

Defendant was convicted of one count of second degree murder, which “is the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.” La.R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). “Though intent is a question of fact, it need not be proven as a fact. It may be inferred from the circumstances of the transaction.” ... When the facts are viewed in a light most favorable to the prosecution, they show beyond a reasonable doubt that Defendant was guilty of the second degree murder of Calhoun, who was unarmed, made no threatening moves toward Defendant, and was trying to drive away from Defendant when he shot her.

Section 14:30.1(A)(1) defines second degree murder as a killing committed with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm.

State v. Sepulvado · filed 2011-03-09(A)(1)

We conclude that the State’s evidence supported a verdict of second degree murder, insofar as the defendant hit the victim on the head with a small wooden bat. Second degree murder is defined as a killing when the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. La. R.S. 14:30.1(A)(1). ... Viewed in a light most favorable to the prosecution, we find that the evidence could indicate that the defendant intended to inflict great bodily harm when she hit the victim on the head with the small wooden bat. Accordingly, the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction of the charged offense.

Section 14:30.1(1) defines second degree murder as killing a human being with specific intent to kill or inflict great bodily harm; the court held the evidence was sufficient to prove those elements beyond a reasonable doubt.

State of Louisiana v. Mayes · filed 2011-06-01(1)

Defendant was originally charged with second degree murder, which is “the killing of a human being: (1) When the offender has a specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm. . . .” La.R.S. 14:30.1. ... When the evidence is viewed in the aspect most favorable to the State, any rational trier of fact could have found that the State proved the elements of second degree murder beyond a reasonable doubt. Therefore, under Ruffins, there was sufficient evidence introduced at trial to support Defendant’s conviction for negligent homicide.