Please I need help!?

Question

Do you know what is the penalty for felony murder in California.

Please help me with this.

Answer 1

Its homicide. The sentence will be based on the totality of the circumstances that surrounded the crime that led to the death.  It could be a few years, to a death sentence.

Here is California's law concerning sentencing for murder:

190.  (a) Every person guilty of murder in the first degree shall be punished by death, imprisonment in the state prison for life without the possibility of parole, or imprisonment in the state prison for a term of 25 years to life.  The penalty to be applied shall be determined as provided in Sections 190.1, 190.2, 190.3, 190.4, and 190.5.  

Except as provided in subdivision (b), (c), or (d),every person guilty of murder in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of 15 years to life.

(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), every person guilty of murder in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of 25 years to life if the victim was a peace officer, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 830.1, subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 830.2, subdivision (a) of Section 830.33, or Section 830.5, who was killed while engaged in the performance of his or her duties, and the defendant knew, or reasonably should have known, that the victim was a peace officer engaged in the performance of his or her duties.

Answer 2

maybe some probation

Answer 3

typically life (20-25 year sentence) no parole.

Basically, it will be a minimum of 20 yrs.

Answer 4

Life without parol...if not the death penalty....why?????

Answer 5

Ca has the death penalty.  At least the crime was not committed in Texas.  They fry 'em as fast as they get 'em.

Answer 6

omg did you kill someone???

probably prison 4ever!!!

Answer 7

depends could be life could be twenty five to life and could be death it's a roll on what the situation is and the laws that surround the case

Answer 8

I think it's just a small fine. Maybe a few hours of community service...

Answer 9

Eric is right.

If you did it, get a lawyer and cut a deal.

Answer 10

I love ShannonW's answer.

But if it's 2nd Degree I'd say 25 Years if you don't have any felonies or misdemeanors on your record.

Answer 11

My guess is life in prison, no parole.

Answer 12

I believe it's life with possible parole after 25 years. That possibility hinges on the specifics of the case and prior criminal history of the felon.

Answer 13

Felony murder is not a statutorily defined crime in California, it is a judicial invention.  It is punished, however, under the statutes which otherwise punish murder, and thus can range from 15 years to life (the lowest punishment for second degree murder) to death (the highest punishment for first degree murder).