Definition of Second Degree Murder



Second-degree murder is also a murder but it has no intention to kill or harm any person. It lacks premeditation. It only causes bodily harm. In this type/degree, murder is always caused by an offender’s recklessness who has no concern with the victim.

 


Second-degree murder has less sentence than first-degree murder which is more harmful. If the offenders get punishment, that offender does not get prisoned for a certain time but sentenced to 4 to 20 years in prison. This degree of murder is not premeditated.

 

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