Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
THat would be false. Premeditation has nothing to do with using hollow points. Premeditation simply means you consciously made the decision to kill someone. In Georgia premeditation is instantaneous. For example, in the heat of the moment after walking in catching you wife riding some other dude you decide to kill them both, that's murder. Premeditation was evident the instant you decided to kill them, no matter how short of time period.

There are several defenses for murder, one being self defense.
I agree with you, except for what's highlighted.

I know someone personally that killed his ex after walking in on her and another man, and he got charged (and convicted) of manslaughter and not murder. He served a couple of years and got out. Still walking around today I'd imagine.

But I do agree with you that merely having HP's in your gun doesn't make for premeditation of anything.