Homicide and murder

The distinction between homicide and murder lies in the severity of the act and the intent of the perpetrator. While both crimes involve the death of an individual, murder is characterized by additional circumstances that indicate greater danger, such as premeditation, cruelty, or the commission of the crime for a reward.
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‍Key Points:
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- Both crimes fall under offenses against life, involving the intent to end the life of another person.
- Homicide: Punishable by 10 to 15 years of imprisonment.
- Murder: Punishable by 15 to 25 years of imprisonment. If aggravating circumstances exist, the penalty may include permanent imprisonment subject to review.

‍Homicide Offense: Homicide involves the death of an individual at the hands of another, with either a direct or indirect intention to kill. According to the Penal Code, this crime carries a penalty of 10 to 15 years of imprisonment.
‍Homicide Requirements:
- Intent to Kill: Demonstrated through the perpetrator's conduct, the means employed, and other factors.
- Causality: There must be a direct relationship between the aggressor's actions and the victim's death.
- Guilt: May be direct, indirect, or eventual, reflecting the perpetrator's will to cause the death.

‍Murder Offense: Murder, as regulated in Article 139 of the Penal Code, involves the death of an individual under circumstances that aggravate the crime, such as premeditation, a reward, or cruelty. These elements transform a homicide into murder, increasing the penalty to a range of 15 to 25 years of imprisonment, or permanent imprisonment subject to review in more severe cases.

‍Murder Elements:
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- Premeditation: Killing without the victim having the opportunity to defend themselves.
- Price or Reward: Killing in exchange for financial gain or a promise.
- Cruelty: Deliberately increasing the victim's suffering.

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