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Murder in Cuba is classified into three major categories: murder with special circumstances, murder, and manslaughter.
Murder with special circumstances includes:
Murder with special circumstances is punishable by a maximum term of life imprisonment, or by the death penalty.
Murder without aggravating circumstances is punishable by a maximum term of 30 years.
Manslaughter is non-intentional homicide. It is punishable by between 7 and 25 years in prison.