Felony_murder_rule_(New_Hampshire)

Murder in New Hampshire law

Murder in New Hampshire law

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"Murder in New Hampshire" redirects here. For the film, see Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story.

Murder in New Hampshire law constitutes the intentional killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2020, the state had the lowest murder rate in the country, in a near tie with Vermont.[1]

Felony murder rule

In the state of New Hampshire, the common law formulation of the felony murder rule has been replaced by the Model Penal Code's formulation of the rule.[2]

The felony murder rule is codified as a form of second-degree murder, at RSA 630:1-b, I(b).[3]

Penalties

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More information Offense, Mandatory sentencing ...

Notes

  1. For aiding or assisting in a suicide or suicide attempt without causing the suicide or attempt, up to one year in jail.

References

  1. [1]
    "National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February 16, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  2. [2]
    Bonnie, Richard J.; Coughlin, Anne M. (2004). Criminal Law (2nd ed.). Foundation Press. p. 860. ISBN 978-1-58778-720-1.
  3. [3]
    "CHAPTER 630 HOMICIDE". www.gencourt.state.nh.us.
  4. [4]
    "New Hampshire Statutes - Table of Contents". Gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
  5. [5]
    "New Hampshire Statutes, Sec. 630:4 Causing or Aiding Suicide". New Hampshire General Court. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  6. [6]
    Cohen, Jonathan (2007). "The Student Guide To N.H. Criminal Law" (PDF). Franklin Pierce University. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2017.


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