The specific intent to kill the victim corresponds with the Model Penal Code’s purposely murder mental state and is often referred to as express malice.N.R.S. § 200.020(1), accessed February 13, 2011,...The specific intent to kill the victim corresponds with the Model Penal Code’s purposely murder mental state and is often referred to as express malice.N.R.S. § 200.020(1), accessed February 13, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/nevada/crimes/200.020.html. The intent to cause serious bodily injury corresponds with the Model Penal Code’s knowingly or recklessly murder mental states and is often referred to as implied malice.