SF02 - Murder

SF02 - Attempted First Degree

Aids and or Abet a person in the attempt to unlawfully kill another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human WITH malice aforethought / premeditation


SF02.1 - First Degree Murder

  • A person who takes a direct step towards killing another person especially the unlawful killing of another human WITH malice aforethought / premeditation OR

  • A person who is hired to murder, slay, or execute a person for material or financial gain, WITH premeditation even if a direct step towards the killing is not taken in guilty under this code section


SF02.2 - Attempted Second Degree Murder

Aids and or Abets a person in the attempt to unlawfully kill another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human WITHOUT malice aforethought / premeditation.


SF02.3 - Second Degree Murder

  • A person who takes a direct step towards killing another person in the ""heat of the moment"" especially the unlawful killing of another human WITHOUT malice aforethought / premeditation OR

  • A person who is hired to murder, slay, or execute a person for material or financial gain, WITHOUT premeditation even if a direct step towards the killing is not taken in guilty under this code section"


SF02.4 - Attempted Capital Murder

Aids and or Abet a person in the attempt to unlawfully kill a Government Employee. (A government employee is listed as a Law Enforcement Officer, K9 Officer, Emergency Medical Services personnel, Doctor, District Attorney / Assistant District Attorney, and Judge)


SF02.5 - Capital Murder

  • The intentional act that leads to the death of a Government Employee. (A government employee is listed as a Law Enforcement Officer, K9 Officer, Emergency Medical Services personnel, Doctor, District Attorney / Assistant District Attorney, and Judge) OR

  • A person who is hired to murder, slay or execute a government employee. (A government employee is listed as a Law Enforcement Officer, Emergency Medical Services personnel, Doctor, District Attorney / Assistant District Attorney, and Judge) for material or financial gain.

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