Knox
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Is that an Oregon Law Link? Their murder laws are a little different - sort of confusing.Ugh. It's getting worse.
Difference Between First and Second Degree Murder?
First-degree murder usually falls into one of the following two categories:
- Premeditated, intentional killings (like stalking someone before murdering them)
- Felony murder
Second-degree murder is generally either:
- An unplanned, intentional killing (reacting in the heat of the moment when angry)
- A death caused by a reckless disregard for human life
The Difference Between First and Second-Degree Murder
Putting aside felony murder, the real difference between first and second-degree murder is the intent or mindset the defendant had when they took the action they did.
Section 163.107 - Murder in the first degree; sentence of life imprisonment required; minimum term, ORS § 163.107 | Casetext Search + Citator
Read Section 163.107 - Murder in the first degree; sentence of life imprisonment required; minimum term, ORS § 163.107, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext’s comprehensive legal database
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Section 163.115 - Murder in the second degree; affirmative defense to certain felony murders; sentence of life imprisonment required; minimum term, ORS § 163.115 | Casetext Search + Citator
Read Section 163.115 - Murder in the second degree; affirmative defense to certain felony murders; sentence of life imprisonment required; minimum term, ORS § 163.115, see flags on bad law, and search Casetext’s comprehensive legal database
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