The laws defining crimes and procedures in New York are complicated…
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Murder 2nd (PL Art. 125): intentional killing, depraved indifference killing, or felony murder. Max sentence: 25 years to life (eligible for parole after 25).
Murder 1st: intentional killing plus a special circumstance (e.g., police/first responder/corrections officer victim; multiple victims; contract killing). Max sentence: life without parole.
FYI: NY’s death penalty was ruled unconstitutional years ago; the last death sentence was reduced to life in 2007.