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The Illinois Homicide Statutes (The ILCS On First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder And Involuntary Manslaughter)

February 14, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

These are the Illinois Homicide statutes (720 ILCS 5/9 et seq.):

  • First Degree Murder
  • Felony Murder
  • Second Degree Murder
  • Involuntary Manslaughter
  • Reckless Homicide
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Filed Under: Felony Murder, Second Degree Murder

What Is Felony Murder?

February 6, 2020 By Samuel Partida, Jr.

What is a felony murder?
Generally, speaking a death that occurs during the commission of a felony offense is treated as an ordinary murder and is called a felony murder.

If you’re not ready to jump into the deep try this page, it’s like a criminal law mini-course.

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Filed Under: Felony Murder

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