First-degree Murder
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the first-degree murder laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of first-degree murder in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with first-degree murder. This introductory entry covers case law related to first-degree murder in California, the legal approach on first-degree murder in the United States and related topics.
California criminal laws on first-degree murder identify unlawful conduct related to first-degree murder that is made punishable by sanctions, such as imprisonment and/or fines. The information below provides an California-specific general overview of the legal regime of first-degree murder in California.