In California, murder is divided into first and second degree murder. First degree murder is intentional killing with premeditation and deliberation. There are also ways of killing that can qualify the murder as first degree. These ways of killing include lying in wait, torture, bomb, poison and more. In California, a felony murder can also be first degree murder where the killing is committed during the commission of certain felonies. Read More
Per California law, all murder not qualified for first degree murder may fall under second degree murder. You can also be charged with second degree murder if you kill someone while DUI of alcohol or drugs. Read More
