depraved mind

depraved mind
An inherent deficiency of moral sense and rectitude, equivalent to statutory phrase "depravity of heart" defined as highest grade of malice. A corrupt, perverted, or immoral state of mind. As required for conviction of second-degree murder, is one which is indifferent to the life of others. Jones v. State, 70 Wis.2d 41, 233 N.W.2d 430, 435.
Such state of mind is equatable with malice in commonly understood sense of ill will, hatred, spite or evil intent. Weaver v. State, Fla.App., 220 So.2d 53, 60

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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