H.M. Advocate v. Hill 1941 J.C. 59
Citation: H.M. Advocate v. Hill 1941 J.C. 59
Rule of thumb: If a person can prove committed a crime because they were subject to severe provocation, can this mean they are no innocent? No, it cannot make them innocent. However, it can be used to reduce the seriousness of the charge they face down a crime of a lower level which can reduce the punishment they may face.
Judgment:
"in the heat of sudden and overwhelming indignation".
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