By First Degree Murder?

A first-degree murder refers to an unlawful killing that is willful and premeditated. ... First-degree murder is punishable by death or a sentence of life in prison at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence in accordance with the determination of the jury.

What qualifies for first-degree murder?

In most states, first-degree murder is defined as an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim.

Can you get life for 1st degree murder?

For first degree murder, life imprisonment comes with no possibility of parole for 25 years. For second degree murder, life imprisonment comes with no possibility of parole for a minimum of 10 years.