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"Capital" murder means that if the defendant is found guilty, there is the possibility of him or her being executed for the crime (which is called "capital punishment"). "First degree" usually means that the murder was premeditated (planned substantially ahead of time), though there are a number of other things that can make an unpremeditated murder "first degree", such as killing a police officer. In some states, (e.g. California, New York), the premeditation of a crime can "become" the premeditation of the murder if anyone accidently dies during the commission of that crime. For instance, if someone premeditates arson, say, to collect insurance, and somebody else dies as a result of the fire, the death can be considered premeditated murder even though the criminal only premeditated arson. You might think that all capital cases are first-degree murder, but that is only mostly true. I believe Texas will execute rapists under some circumstances (if they rape young children). And of course, some states will not execute regardless of how heinous the crime may be. I guess by the traditional definition of "capital", those states therefore have no capital murders.
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What is the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder?
First degree murder is when the killer plans to kill someone or goes somewhere to intenianlly kill someone:depending on the state and case, a person can be charged with first degree murder when the killer kills someone at heat at the moment but decides to burn or get rid of the body. Second degree murder is when the killer does not plan to kill anyone but kills someone when something goes bad; second degree murder also happens very fast Capital Murder is when the killer kills someone during a robbery or an other felonies act;capital murder is also when a killer kills someone for no good reasons for example if they are jealous of them;capital murder is not legall in all states; Texas and Alabama are 2 states where it is legall
What is the duration of A Little Thing Called Murder?
The duration of A Little Thing Called Murder is 1.5 hours.
What is the maxium time or sentence that is given for 2nd degree murder?
Your question of "What is the minimum sentence for murder?" leaves a lot of unanswered details. Murder involves one person involved in the death of another. The first question to be asked is, "What type of murder?" Murder varies from self defense, to involuntary manslaughter, to voluntary manslaughter, to second degree murder, to first degree murder. Generally, there is no sentence if the jury decides it was self defense. First degree murder involves premeditated murder, murder of a law officer, or murder committed during a felony. The first thing the jury decides is guilt or innocence or self defense. Then the jury decides what kind of murder. In this state the minimums for the amount of prison time are 0 for involuntary manslaughter, 0 for voluntary manslaughter, 10 for second degree murder, and 25 for first degree murder. That does not include time spent under court ordered supervision.
How long and what sentences are given to juvenile third degree murderers in Canada?
There is no such thing as third-degree murder in Canada. Juvenile offenders can be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years confinement for first-degree murder. However, at 14 years of age, an offender charged with murder or manslaughter is automatically tried as an adult unless they can show cause why they should be tried as a juvenile. (Provinces may enact laws to increase that age to 15 or 16).
What was the first thing factory owners need to finance their businesses?
capital
What was the name of the capital for the confederates?
It the thing of the thing on Europe The Confederates had three capitals. Their first capital city was Montgomery, Alabama, the second was Richmond, Virginia, and the third was Danville, Virginia.
When was A Little Thing Called Murder created?
A Little Thing Called Murder was created in 2006.
Is there any such thing as the perfect murder?
A perfect murder is not a good thing. For criminals, a perfect murder would be one where no evidence is left behind.
When does DUI come off your record?
In Texas it never comes off your record. and the only other thing that wont is capital murder... guess in Texas we are as bad as murderers...
Can you murder an illegal alien?
No, you cannot murder an illegal alien. If you murder any living thing, you will be charged with murder.
Is murder and manslotter the same thing?
no murder is intentional; manslaughter isn't
What is the capital of williamsburg?
There is no such thing as the capital of Williamsburg.
