Murder in New Hampshire law constitutes the intentional killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of New Hampshire .
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2020, the state had the lowest murder rate in the country, in a near tie with Vermont .[ 1]
Felony murder rule
In the state of New Hampshire , the common law formulation of the felony murder rule has been replaced by the Model Penal Code's formulation of the rule .[ 2]
The felony murder rule is codified as a form of second-degree murder, at RSA 630:1-b, I(b).[ 3]
Penalties
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Notes
^ For aiding or assisting in a suicide or suicide attempt without causing the suicide or attempt, up to one year in jail.
References
^ "National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State" . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . February 16, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021 .^ Bonnie, Richard J.; Coughlin, Anne M. (2004). Criminal Law ISBN 978-1-58778-720-1 ^ "CHAPTER 630 HOMICIDE" . www.gencourt.state.nh.us .^ "New Hampshire Statutes - Table of Contents" . Gencourt.state.nh.us. Retrieved August 2, 2012 .^ "New Hampshire Statutes, Sec. 630:4 Causing or Aiding Suicide" . New Hampshire General Court . Retrieved July 18, 2017 .^ Cohen, Jonathan (2007). "The Student Guide To N.H. Criminal Law" (PDF) . Franklin Pierce University . Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2017 .
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