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In general, Murder 1 is the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought- meaning you planned ahead to do this. Murder 2 is the unlawful killing of another human, but without malice aforethought (done in the heat of anger, etc)

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Q: Definition of 1st and 2nd degree murder in California?
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What is the meaning of a neck tattoo 187.5?

That's the number of the California Penal Code for Murder, 1st degree.


What is worse 3rd degree or first degree murder?

1st degree is worse because you get a longer prison sentence and you plan on the murder, you go into the crime intentionally killing that person.


What is the difference between first degree murder and first degree felony murder?

Nothing is different between 1st degree murder and 1st degree felony murder. The only difference is the addition of the word "felony". In fact, both are the same crime and both are felonies, so "1st degree felony murder" is a redundant term.


What is worse first degree or 3rd degree?

1st degree murder is worse.


What is the highest degree in criminal justice you can get?

-Being justin bieber -Terrorism -1st degree murder+(torture or cannibalism) -1st degree murder -2nd degree murder -3rd degree murder -manslaughter -agression -robbery -pollution -public disturbing -killing Justin Bieber (you actually wont be sentenced for this one)


If a man went into his kitchen and grabbed a knife and then went into his bedroom and stabbed his wife six times would that be a 1st degree murder or 2nd degree murder?

In most jurisdictions, that would be first degree murder.


What is the punishment for felony murder?

There are 3 types of felony homicide in Illinois: For 1st degree murder - Felony 20 - 60 yrs in prison or natural life or death penalty For 2nd degree murder (voluntary manslaughter) - Felony up to $25,000 fine and/or 4 to 20 yrs in prison Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Homicide - Felony up to $25,000 fine and/or 2 to 5 yrs in Prison Felony murder falls under the definition of first degree murder, and is therefore punishable by 20-60 years, life, or death.


Define 1st degree murder?

although it varies from state to state, it is generally a killing which is deliberate and premeditated


What is the difference between first and 2nd degree?

In Canada.1st degree murder is planned and deliberate. automatic life sentence eligibility for parole= 25 yearsit is automatic 1st degree murderif it is committed with certain crimes such as (hijacking)if it involves the killing of a peace officerif it was paid2 nd degree is murder that resulted from sudden provocation, there was no time to cool off.


What is fourth degree murder?

A person is guilty of manslaughter in the third degree when he causes the death of another person either through criminal negligence or through the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to a felony. === === First Degree Manslaughter A person is guilty of manslaughter in the first degree when he causes the death of another person under circumstances that would constitute murder except for the fact that he acts under the influence of an extreme emotional disturbance for which there is a reasonable excuse or explanation. Second Degree Manslaughter A person is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree when he recklessly causes the death of another person. Source: University of Kentucky, School of Law


Is the punishment for 1st degree murder the death penalty?

It can be but sentences very widely from place to place and from crime to crime.


Does 1st degree murder mean you plotted to kill the person?

Yes. It signifies that the crime was committed with "Malice Aforethought."