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    Blog: Murder

    Accessory to Murder – What Does it Mean?

    Posted on | Category: Felony, Laws, Murder

    Accessory to Murder: 3 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube Accessory to murder is a criminal offense whereby the perpetrator helps or assists a perpetrator before or after the commission of the murder. Normally, the person helping in the murder is not present at the commission of the crime. In most jurisdictions, the crime is a …

    Difference Between Murder and Homicide – Is There One?

    Posted on | Category: Murder, Useful information

    A bloody hand holding a bloody knife, possibly after a homicide or murder.

    We frequently hear people use the terms “murder” and “homicide” interchangeably. But the two words actually have important differences in meaning. Homicide is a legal term that refers to any killing of one person by another (even a killing that is legally justified). By contrast, murder is always a crime and is generally defined as …

    Is Murder a Federal Crime?

    Posted on | Category: Murder

    In most cases, the crime of murder is prosecuted in state courts as a state crime. But murder becomes a federal crime when it occurs in violation of federal law, or when it takes place on a federal land or territory. Examples of when this occurs include when a murder is of a federal judge …

    Statute of Limitations on Murders – Is There One?

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    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 murders. 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 states do have …

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

    Posted on | Category: Felony, Murder, Useful information

    Two men conspiring about a potential murder.murder.

    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. As to an “agreement,” it does not have to be …

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

    Posted on | 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

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    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 …

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