Murder

Difference Between Murder and Homicide in California – Is There One?

Posted on October 9, 2025 | Category: Murder, Useful information

"Homicide" vs "Murder" — What's the Difference? Former L.A. Prosecutor ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube In California law, homicide is the killing of another human being while murder is an unlawful homicide with malice aforethought. Therefore, homicide is an umbrella term that includes all situations where someone gets killed. Murder is a type of homicide. …

“Conspiracy to Commit Murder” – How is it Defined?

Posted on September 15, 2025 | Category: Felony, Murder, Useful information

Most states say that you are guilty of the crime of conspiracy to commit murder if: you agree with one or more other people to intentionally and unlawfully kill someone, and at least one of the persons involved commits some act to further the agreement. Depending on your case, you may face the same penalties …

Accessory to Murder – What Does it Mean?

Posted on February 15, 2025 | Category: Felony, Laws, Murder

What Does It Mean to Be an Accessory to Murder in California? | Shouse California Law GroupWatch this video on YouTube An accessory to murder is someone who helps or assists the actual perpetrator before or after the commission of the murder. Normally, the accessory is not present at the scene of the crime. In …

Statute of Limitations on Murders – Is There One?

Posted on February 4, 2025 | Category: Murder, Useful information

A gun pointed at an hourglass, representing the time left in a possible statute of limitations.

Most jurisdictions do not have a statute of limitations for the crime of murder. A statute of limitations sets forth the amount of time in which a prosecutor can file criminal charges. With no statute in place, prosecutors have no time restrictions as to when they can bring a murder case. Note though that some …

7 Situations Where “Murder” Is a Federal Crime

Posted on January 27, 2025 | Category: Murder

In most cases, the crime of murder is prosecuted in state courts as a state crime. But there are seven scenarios when an unlawful killing violates federal law and thus is prosecuted as a federal crime. These include when: the murder is of a federal judge or a federal law enforcement official (for example, an …

Negligent Homicide Definition – A Defense Attorney Explains

Posted on March 14, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense, Felony, Murder, Useful information

Playlist: Negligent HomicideWatch this playlist on YouTube Negligent homicide is defined as a crime where you commit some act of criminal negligence, and the act results in the killing of another person. While state laws slightly vary on the definition of “criminal negligence,” it is generally viewed as conduct where a person ignores a known …

“Accidental Homicide” – What is it and is it still a Crime?

Posted on March 13, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense, Felony, Murder, Useful information

A man shooting his crossbow, legally, at a target practice facility.

Accidental homicide is where you kill someone in the course of a lawful act that is done with a reasonable belief that no harm will take place. Most jurisdictions say that an accidental killing is not a crime. However, you could face criminal charges if you killed someone on accident while performing an unlawful or …

What’s the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter in Nevada?

Posted on January 12, 2022 | Category: Murder

Enraged woman with knife about to commit voluntary manslaughter

Voluntary manslaughter in Nevada (NRS 200.050) is an intentional killing of a human being done in the heat of passion. Involuntary manslaughter in Nevada (NRS 200.070) is an unintentional killing of a human being done in the commission of an unlawful act or a negligent act. Both homicide crimes are felonies, but voluntary manslaughter carries …

1st Degree Murders Sentences in Colorado – 3 Things to Know

Posted on November 5, 2021 | Category: Murder

Prison cell with shadows of bars spelling out "LIFE"

First-degree murder (CRS 18-3-102) carries a life sentence without parole in Colorado State Prison. The state no longer has the death penalty. So defendants who had been on death row for a first-degree murder conviction will instead serve life imprisonment. Here are three things to know: 1. First-degree murder sentences are served in state prison …

What is the “Heat of Passion” and How Does it Affect San Francisco Homicide Charges?

Posted on March 28, 2016 | Category: Murder

When we are provoked or we hear or witness something that strikes a deep emotional chord – such as walking in on your spouse and someone else “in the act”- we can act impulsively and angrily. That is sometimes referred to as acting in the “heat of passion.” When a homicide is committed in San …

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