Draft:Murder in North Dakota law
Murder in North Dakota law constitutes the intentional killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of North Dakota.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2020, the state had a murder rate near somewhat below the median for the entire country.[1]
"Court upheld life without parole sentence for 16-year-old convicted of murder; the defense presented no mitigating evidence during its sentencing hearing. State v. Garcia, 561 N.W.2d 599, 611 (N.D. 1997)".[2]
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Penalties[edit]
| Offense | Mandatory sentencing |
|---|---|
| Second Degree Murder | Maximum of 40 years |
| First Degree Murder | Life without Parole or 30 years to Life |
References[edit]
- ^ "National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February 16, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "NACDL - Excessive Sentencing Project - North Dakota". NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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