What Is the Average Sentence for 2nd Degree murder?

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What Is the Average Sentence for 2nd Degree murder?

Just wondering..
Also, is it worse then 1st degree murder?

2007-11-21 13:23:32 · 3 answers · asked by danny 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

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usually anywhere from 15 years to life.

no first degree murder is pemeditated. meaning it was planned.

second degree murder is not premeditated and happens in the heat of the moment.

first degree murder depending on your state is an automatic life in prison or the death penalty.

2007-11-21 13:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by bakerone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My former friend got 20 years for second degree murder.

2007-11-21 13:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Depends on the jury and judge.

2007-11-21 14:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Bubba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋