Guam § 16 - Murder Defined.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 16 — Murder Defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. Murder Defined.
(a) Criminal homicide constitutes murder when:
(1) it is committed intentionally or knowingly; or
(2) it is committed recklessly under circumstances
manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life; or
(3) death is directly caused by the illegal use of a
Schedule I Controlled Substance, defined by Chapter 67 of this
Title, to any person. Any person who knowingly or willingly
transfers or sells any Schedule I Controlled Substance to a
person over the age of eighteen (18) years old in violation of
the provisions of Chapter 67 of this Title, and such controlled
substance directly causes the death of such person, is guilty of
murder. This Section shall not apply to health care
professionals and pharmacists in the legitimate practice of the
healing arts.
(b) Murder is a felony of the first degree, but a person
convicted of murder shall be sentenced to life imprisonment
notwithstanding any other provision of law; provided, however, that
any person convicted of murder shall be eligible for parole after
serving fifteen (15) years as provided in § 80.72 of this Title and no
part of said sentence shall be suspended; provided, further, that any
person convicted of murder shall also not be eligible for work
release or educational programs outside the confines of prison.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 16
What does Guam Code Annotated § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Murder Defined.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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