Minnesota § 634.051 - PROOF OF DEATH; KILLING BY DEFENDANT
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 634.051 — PROOF OF DEATH; KILLING BY DEFENDANT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 634.051. PROOF OF DEATH; KILLING BY DEFENDANT
No person shall be convicted of murder or manslaughter unless the death of the person alleged to have been killed, and the fact of killing by the defendant, as alleged, are each established as independent facts beyond a reasonable doubt.
History:
(10066) RL s 4875; 1981 c 147 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 634.051
What does Minnesota Statutes § 634.051 cover?
Section 634.051 ("PROOF OF DEATH; KILLING BY DEFENDANT") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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