First-degree homicide is a legal term in the laws of many states in the United States and Canada . The content of this term varies from state to state, but in general, “first-degree murder ” is considered a more serious crime than “second-degree murder" [1] .
For example, first-degree murder is recognized as ambush killing, asphyxiation , poisoning. An important circumstance in qualification is intentionality. Therefore, the term intentional killing also applies.
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- ↑ U.S. Criminal Law. (special part) 1996. - 1.1. Crimes against the individual. Murders (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment September 5, 2018. Archived on August 29, 2014.