Arizona Murder in the Second Degree

Prison

What is Murder in the Second Degree?

    Murder in the Second Degree is any one of the following:
  • Intentionally causing the death of another person
  • Knowing that the person's conduct will cause death or serious physical injury, the person causes the death of another person
  • Recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death and thereby causes the death of another person

What are the Penalties for Murder in the Second Degree?

Sentencing Range for Murder in the Second Degree (Years)*
Special Circumstances Probation Eligible Minimum Presumptive Maximum
None No 10 16 22
Victim Under Twelve Years of Age No 13 20 27 or Life
Prior Convictions for Second Degree Murder or Offense Involving Deadly Weapon or Dangerous Instrument or the Intentional or Knowing Infliction of Serious Physical Injury No 15 20 25
Prior Convictions for Two or More Serious, Violent, or Aggravated Felonies No - Life -

* Tables to be used as a guideline only.

Please note that possible sentences in specific cases can be complicated to compute.

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