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# \[2] 1 - First Degree Murder

First Degree Murder means to kill another person with the intent to kill with premeditation and deliberation, and may be perpetrated by a weapon of mass destruction or other devices such as explosive devices.

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**Felony**

**Sentence:** 60 Month(s)\
**Fine:** $6000
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**Note:**

Is accomplished by means of a destructive[ ](https://www.shouselaw.com/destructive-device.html)device, weapon of mass destruction, armor-piercing ammunition, poison, lying in wait or torture; or its done in a way that is willful, deliberate and premeditated.

**Defenses:**

**1)** The accused acted in self-defense\
**2)** The accused suffered from insanity\
**3)** The killing was accidental which turns into Involuntary Manslaughter\
**4)** Evidence was obtained by way of an illegal search and seizure