Murder in New Hampshire law constitutes the intentional killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2020, the state had the lowest murder rate in the country, in a near tie with Vermont.[1]
In the state of New Hampshire, the common law formulation of the felony murder rule has been replaced by the Model Penal Code's formulation of the rule.[2]
The felony murder rule is codified as a form of second-degree murder, at RSA 630:1-b, I(b).[3]
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| Offense | Mandatory sentencing |
|---|---|
| Causing or aiding suicide | Up to 7 years in prison[5] [6] |
| Negligent homicide | to 17 years in prison |
| Manslaughter | Up to 30 years in prison |
| Second-degree murder | 30 to 40 years in prison, or life imprisonment with the possibility of parole |
| First-degree murder | Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole |
| Capital murder |