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Depraved heart murder involves:

A Premeditation
B Extreme recklessness demonstrating a depraved indifference to human life
C Negligence only
D Self-defense gone wrong

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Depraved heart (second-degree) murder: killing resulting from conduct showing extreme indifference to human life — gross recklessness beyond ordinary negligence.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Depraved heart murder involves:" is Option B: Extreme recklessness demonstrating a depraved indifference to human life.

The other options — A) Premeditation, C) Negligence only, D) Self-defense gone wrong — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Depraved heart (second-degree) murder: killing resulting from conduct showing extreme indifference to human life — gross recklessness beyond ordinary negligence.

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