State Second Degree Murder Laws

Learn about your state's laws by using the links below.

Most states have second degree murder laws in the books, outlining the specific ways in which a crime of homicide may fall into that category, as opposed to first degree murder or manslaughter. Please choose a state from the map or the list below for state-specific definitions and statutes for second degree murder, including in depth overviews of select states' second degree murder offenses, penalties, and more.

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