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Under the California Penal Code , Section 187 defines murder as the unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought.

Directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by Scott Yagemann, who based 90% of the material on his real-life experiences as a substitute teacher in Los Angeles. One Eight Seven

It serves as a stark commentary on urban high school violence and the psychological toll on educators. Under the California Penal Code , Section 187

The term became widely used in hip-hop lyrics and television shows to signal a homicide. 3. Music References Under the California Penal Code

The film's title comes from Section 187 of the California Penal Code , the police code for homicide. 2. Slang and Legal Meaning