New Hampshire First-Degree Murder
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A homicide occurs any time one human takes another human's life. In New Hampshire there are five types of criminal homicide: capital murder, first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, and negligent manslaughter. The most serious forms of criminal homicide, capital murder and first-degree murder, both involve killings that occur with premeditation. This article provides a brief outline of New Hampshire's capital murder and first-degree murder laws.
Capital Murder
Code Section |
New Hampshire Revised Statutes section 630:1: Capital Murder |
What's Prohibited? |
Knowingly causing the death of:
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Penalties |
Capital murder may be punishable by death. |
Defenders Who Are Minors | No person who was under the age of 18 at the time of the killing can be convicted of capital murder. |
First-Degree Murder
Code Section |
New Hampshire Revised Statutes section 630:1-a: First-Degree Murder |
What's Prohibited? |
Purposely causing the death or another, or knowingly causing the death of:
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Penalties |
First-degree murder is punished by life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. |
Additional Resources
State laws change frequently. For case specific information regarding New Hampshire's capital murder and first-degree murder laws contact a local criminal defense lawyer.
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