Murder in Nevada law

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Murder in Nevada law constitutes the unlawful killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of Nevada.

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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2021, the state had a murder rate somewhat above the median for the entire country. [1]

Definitions

First-degree murder

First-degree murder is the most serious homicide offense in Nevada. It is defined as a murder committed under one of the following circumstances:

The penalties for first-degree murder are the death penalty, life in jail without the possibility of parole, 20 years to life, or at least 50 years in prison with parole after 20 years.

Felony murder rule

Under Nevada's felony murder rule, a death caused by the perpetration or attempted perpetration of one of the following felonies, regardless of intent to kill, is punished as first-degree murder:

Second-degree murder

Second-degree murder is the second most serious homicide offense in Nevada. It is defined as an intentional killing without premeditation, a killing where the perpetrator behaved so recklessly that death was a foreseeable result, or an unintentional death caused by the perpetrator supplying the victim illegal drugs. The penalties for second-degree murder are 10 years to life, or 25 years in prison with parole after 10 years. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Penalties

The penalties for homicide offenses in Nevada are listed below. [2] [3]

OffenseMandatory sentence
Involuntary manslaughter 1 to 4 years in prison
Voluntary manslaughter 1 to 10 years in prison
Second-degree murder10 years to life, or at least 25 years in prison with parole after 10 years
First-degree murder For adults:
  • Death or
  • Life in prison without the possibility of parole or
  • 20 years to life or
  • or at least 50 years in prison with parole after 20 years

For juveniles:

  • 20 years to life or
  • or at least 50 years in prison with parole after 20 years

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Stats of the States - Homicide Mortality". www.cdc.gov. March 2, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "NRS: CHAPTER 200 - CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Murder (Homicide) Laws in Las Vegas Nevada - 1st & 2nd Degree". Shouse Law Group. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Nevada First-Degree Murder - FindLaw".
  5. ↑ "Nevada Second-Degree Murder - FindLaw".
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