first-degree premeditated murder

Type: Concept

In the United States, the law for murder varies by jurisdiction. In many US jurisdictions there is a hierarchy of acts, known collectively as homicide. Of which first-degree murder and felony murder are the most serious, followed by second-degree murder and, in a few states, third-degree murder. In some states they are divided into voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter; such as reckless homicide and negligent homicide, which are the least serious. There is also justifiable homicid

Field: Criminal law

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