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RSA 630:1-b · Second Degree Murder

Title
LXII: CRIMINAL CODE
Chapter
630 · HOMICIDE
Status
current
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630:1-b Second Degree Murder. –

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I.

A person is guilty of murder in the second degree if:

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(a)

He knowingly causes the death of another; or

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(b)

He causes such death recklessly under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life. Such recklessness and indifference are presumed if the actor causes the death by the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of, or in an attempt to commit, or in immediate flight after committing or attempting to commit any class A felony.

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II.

Murder in the second degree shall be punishable by imprisonment for life or for such term as the court may order. Source. 1974, 34:2, eff. April 15, 1974.

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Source note

Source. 1974, 34:2, eff. April 15, 1974.

Source history

  • 1974, 34:2, eff. April 15, 1974

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  • 2026 HB1595 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    d as follows: XIII. As used in this section, "violent crime" means: (a) Capital murder, first or second degree murder, manslaughter, or class A felony negligent homicide under RSA 630; (b) First degree assault under RSA 631:1; (c) Second degree assault under RSA 631:2; (d) Class B felony domestic violence under RSA 631:2-b; (e) Aggravated felonious sexual assault or felonious sexual assault u

  • 2026 HB1595-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

    d as follows: XIII. As used in this section, "violent crime" means: (a) Capital murder, first or second degree murder, manslaughter, or class A felony negligent homicide under RSA 630; (b) First degree assault under RSA 631:1; (c) Second degree assault under RSA 631:2; (d) Class B felony domestic violence under RSA 631:2-b; (e) Aggravated felonious sexual assault or felonious sexual assault u

  • 2026 HB1737 reference

    "Capital offense against a child" means: (a) First-degree murder as defined in RSA 630:1-a where the victim was under 13 years of age; (b) Second-degree murder as defined in RSA 630:1-b where the victim was under 13 years of age; or (c) Aggravated felonious sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A:2 involving sexual penetration where the victim is under 13 years of age. II. Notwithstanding any other

  • 2026 HB1737 amend

    restores justice by reinstating capital punishment solely for the most heinous crimes against minors under 13 years of age. 3 Chapter Name Change. Amend the chapter heading of RSA 630 to read as follows: HOMICIDE AND CAPITAL OFFENSES 4 New Section; Capital Offenses Against a Child. Amend RSA 630 by inserting after section 1-b the following new section: 630:1-c Capital Offenses Against a Child.

  • 2026 HB1737-FN reference

    "Capital offense against a child" means: (a) First-degree murder as defined in RSA 630:1-a where the victim was under 13 years of age; (b) Second-degree murder as defined in RSA 630:1-b where the victim was under 13 years of age; or (c) Aggravated felonious sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A:2 involving sexual penetration where the victim is under 13 years of age. II. Notwithstanding any other

  • 2026 HB1737-FN amend

    restores justice by reinstating capital punishment solely for the most heinous crimes against minors under 13 years of age. 3 Chapter Name Change. Amend the chapter heading of RSA 630 to read as follows: HOMICIDE AND CAPITAL OFFENSES 4 New Section; Capital Offenses Against a Child. Amend RSA 630 by inserting after section 1-b the following new section: 630:1-c Capital Offenses Against a Child.

  • 2026 HB1749 amend · effective 2027-01-01

    and shall not be eligible for parole at any time] may be punished by death or imprisonment for such term as the court may order. 3 Second Degree Murder; Death Penalty. Amend RSA 630:1-b, II to read as follows: II. Murder in the second degree may be punished by death [shall be punishable by imprisonment for life] or imprisonment for such term as the court may order. 4 Procedure in Murder Seeking De

  • 2026 HB1749-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

    and shall not be eligible for parole at any time] may be punished by death or imprisonment for such term as the court may order. 3 Second Degree Murder; Death Penalty. Amend RSA 630:1-b, II to read as follows: II. Murder in the second degree may be punished by death [shall be punishable by imprisonment for life] or imprisonment for such term as the court may order. 4 Procedure in Murder Seeking De

  • 2026 HB1829 reference

    angerous school is a school in which 3 of the following acts have occurred as separate incidents during the period of one school year for 3 consecutive years: (a) Homicide under RSA 630. (b) First or second degree assault under RSA 631:1 and RSA 631:2. (c) Aggravated felonious sexual assault under RSA 632-A:2. (d) Arson under RSA 634:1. (e) Robbery as a class A felony under RSA 636:1, III[; or]

  • 2026 HB1829-FN reference

    angerous school is a school in which 3 of the following acts have occurred as separate incidents during the period of one school year for 3 consecutive years: (a) Homicide under RSA 630. (b) First or second degree assault under RSA 631:1 and RSA 631:2. (c) Aggravated felonious sexual assault under RSA 632-A:2. (d) Arson under RSA 634:1. (e) Robbery as a class A felony under RSA 636:1, III[; or]

  • 2025 HB57 reference

    her bail for any of the crimes listed in this subparagraph, the defendant shall be held pending trial. For the purpose of this subparagraph, "qualifying offense" means any of the following: (1) Homicide under RSA 630; (2) First degree assault under RSA 631:1; (3) Second degree assault under RSA 631:2; (4) Felony level domestic violence under RSA 631:2-b; (5) Aggravated felonious sexual assault under RSA 632-A:2; (6) Feloni

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