The Court held in the Instant case that the following, among other circumstances, can generally be used to determine if someone had the intent to cause death:
- The type of weapon used,
- whether the accused carried the weapon or if it was picked up there,
- whether the blow is intended at a crucial area of the body,
- The amount of force used to inflict harm,
- Whether the act occurred during a sudden argument,
- Whether the incident was accidental or the result of premeditation,
- Whether the deceased was a stranger or there had been any prior animosity,
- Whether there was any serious or unexpected provocation, and if so, what caused it,
- Whether the alleged offender delivered a single strike or multiple blows,
- Whether the alleged victim of injury was unfairly treated or acted in a cruel and unusual manner.
