Can you explain to me what is the difference between Capital Murder and 1st Degree Murder?
2007-11-02 01:51:37 · 4 answers · asked by Cowgirl Joe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Capital Murder- the term capital murder is used to describe first degree murder with special circumstances. If a murder that was committed in conjunction with arson, kidnapping, torture, or another felony offense is considered capital murder in some states. Individuals convicted of capital murder can face life in prison (without the possibility of parole) or the death penalty.
First degree murder is a murder committed with intent and malice aforethought (prior intention to kill the victim). For a defendant to be convicted of first degree murder, a prosecutor must prove that the intention to kill was premeditated and planned. The sentence for first degree murder is usually life in prison.
2007-11-02 02:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by PARTYLITE C 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Capital murder is premeditated by a sane person, same thing with 1st degree, basically, intended murder/premeditated or planned.
2007-11-02 01:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by part deux 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Capital murder is premeditated by a sane person, same thing with 1st degree, basically, intended murder/premeditated or planned.
2007-11-02 01:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First degree murder is premeditated. Capital murder is reserved for law enforcement, government officials who are killed in the line of duty. There has to be an element of intent.
2007-11-02 01:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋