201 - Murder

201 (a) - First Degree Murder

A person commits muder of the first degree by killing another person with premeditation (thought out or planned beforehand / in advance).

201 (b) - Second Degree Murder

A person commits murder of the second degree by intentionally killing another human being during a sudden quarrel, in the heat of passion.

201 (c) - Third Degree Murder

A person commits Murder of the third degree if the person while committing an act with wanton disregard that is knowingly dangerous kills another person.

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