[Maceman]

Murder connotes premeditation, does it not? So they guy planned on having the guy burglarize his home?

Premeditation means intent, but intent can arise mere seconds before the killing. It doesn't require longer range planning.

I know this because I watch Law & Order regularly.

Although I have proven to be the pro se defendant from Hell in civil matters, I'm not an actual attorney. Any actual lawyers want to chime in on this?

[Dr. Sivana]

Premeditation means intent, but intent can arise mere seconds before the killing.

Correct. If you knock over Billy the Kid's drink, and he immediately pulls out his gun and shoots you, he is guilty of murder. I am not a lawyer either, but I did learn that in first year Crim Law.