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reasonable provocation
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A quick definition of reasonable provocation:
Reasonable provocation refers to a situation where someone is provoked or pushed to do something, like committing a crime, because of something that happened to them. This could be something someone said or did that made them lose control of their emotions and act impulsively. If the provocation is considered reasonable, it may reduce the severity of the criminal charge, such as from murder to voluntary manslaughter.
A more thorough explanation:
Reasonable provocation refers to a situation where a person is provoked to act impulsively due to something that would affect their self-control and reasoning. This can be caused by words or actions that incite a person to commit a crime without premeditation.
For example, if someone insults another person and that person reacts by physically attacking them, the insult could be considered reasonable provocation. However, if the person had planned the attack beforehand, it would not be considered reasonable provocation.
Reasonable provocation can be used as a defense in criminal cases, such as reducing a charge from murder to voluntary manslaughter. It is important to note that the provocation must be adequate and would cause a reasonable person to act without self-control.