I’m a little unclear. What is second degree murder?
In a heat of passion.
Easier to prove, usually the same punishment as 1st Degree.
In NY State, unless they’ve changed it, first degree is killing a law officer and Second Degree is premeditated murder of anyone else.
Gee, what a coincidence. Muslim, beheading. He probably thinks that this honor killing paints Muslims in a positive light.
A "culturally sensitive" charge?
Actually:
second degree murder n. a non-premeditated killing, resulting from an assault in which death of the victim was a distinct possibility. Second degree murder is different from First Degree Murder which is a premeditated, intentional killing, or results from a vicious crime such as arson, rape, or armed robbery. Exact distinctions on degree vary by state.
He cut off her head, but he didn't mean to do it? Riight.
Muzzammil Hassan is the founder and chief executive officer of Bridges TV, which he launched in 2004, amid hopes that it would help portray Muslims in a more positive light.
Guess that didn't work out so well.
Second degree murder is when it hasn’t been completely thought out beforehand