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      12 hours ago

      It was premeditated murder. The charge should be first degree. Second degree suggests he killed him without intent. I just wish he never got caught :(

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        In New York, for first degree the victim must be a cop, prison guard, first responder, judge or witness to a crime,
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        the murderer must be a burglar, contract killer, inmate for life, or terrorist.
        There’s a few other possibilities, but if you murder someone “normal” and it’s your first time, generally it’s second degree in New York.
        https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/125.27

        First degree has a minimum sentence of 20 years and can get you sentenced to life without parole.
        Second degree has a minimum sentence of 15 years and you have a chance for parole afterwards.

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          Interesting! I’m from Canada so I keep forgetting that laws vary depending on the state haha. Thanks for the info!