second-degree murder

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• The jury convicted him of second-degree murder after hours of deliberation.
• She was charged with second-degree murder following the tragic incident.
• In many jurisdictions, second-degree murder carries a substantial prison sentence.
• The prosecutor argued that it was a clear case of second-degree murder, not an accident.
• They are still investigating whether the crime qualifies as second-degree murder or manslaughter.
• He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder to avoid a first-degree charge.
• The judge explained the difference between first-degree and second-degree murder to the jury.
• A heated argument often leads to impulses that can result in second-degree murder.
• The defense attorney tried to reduce the charge from second-degree murder to voluntary manslaughter.
• If the killing was intentional but without planning, it's typically classified as second-degree murder.