Murder

Murder is a class A-1 felony, the most serious crime in New York. There are 5 types of Murder in the Second Degree: Intentional and unlawful killing of another person. NY Penal [...]

Felony Murder occurs when committing a felony, attempting to commit a felony, or while running away from just committing one, someone dies. It’s worth noting that a felony murder charge will only [...]

Aggravated Murder involves special cases where the person who died has some special status as defined by the law.  All of these are found under NY Penal Law §125.26. Killing of the [...]

There are over 20 different types of Murder in the First Degree.  These are all listed under various subdivisions of New York Penal Law §125.27. The crime of Murder in the 1st [...]

Murder charges are the most serious felonies under New York Law, though the sentences for them may vary. The following are the penalties for Murder, keeping in mind that certain mandatory sentencing [...]

No.  In 2004 the highest court in New York State, the New York State Court of Appeals, found that the death penalty statute was unconstitutional, not the death penalty itself.  However, thus [...]