First Degree Murder Archives - Puryear Law P.C.

Supreme Court Rules Juveniles Serving Life Sentences Have Right to Have Their Sentences Reviewed

January 29, 2016

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Those convicted of crimes committed as a juvenile who are serving life sentences have the right to seek a review and reduction of those sentences, under a United States Supreme Court ruling that was issued on January 25, 2016.

Murder Charges in Illinois

December 13, 2015

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

The crime of Murder in Illinois is defined by 720 ILCS 5/9-1 as the crime a person commits by killing another person under certain circumstances.

Murder Charges in Iowa

December 12, 2015

by Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Murder is defined by Iowa law as the intentional killing of a person under certain conditions. Iowa Code section 707.2 and 707.3 define the crimes of Murder in the First Degree and Murder in the Second Degree in Iowa as follows: