Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 438

Intent to kill. Discerned through the circumstances surrounding the case and the external indications and manifestations exhibited by the perpetrator. Its inference. Within the authority of the trial judge. Provocation or anger are excuses that do not negate intent to kill. Treating them as mitigating matters is for the trial judge to assess. - Examining the existence of the circumstances of premeditation and lying in wait. Within the trial judge's discretion. Its condition.