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Murder in United States law
In the United States, the law for murder varies by jurisdiction. In many US jurisdictions there is a hierarchy of acts, known collectively as homicide. Of which first-degree murder and felony murder are the most serious, followed by second-degree murder and, in a few states, third-degree murder. In some states they are divided into voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter; such as reckless homicide and negligent homicide, which are the least serious. There is also justifiable homicide, which is not a crime. However, because there are at least 52 relevant jurisdictions, each with its own criminal code, this is a considerable simplification. Sentencing varies widely depending upon the specific murder charge. "Life imprisonment" is a common penalty for first-degree murder, but its meaning varies widely. Capital punishment is a legal sentence in 27 states, and in the federal civilian and military legal systems, though eight of these states have indefinitely suspended the practice...
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