What are the elements of first degree murder?

Answer 1

The unlawfull killing of another human being with malice aforethought. =D
When the killing was planned and deliberate, when the victim was a member of law enforcement, or when the killing occurs in conjunction with another offence such as sexual assault, kidnapping or hijacking
Murder in the 1st degree-In most states, first-degree murder is defined as an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim..Most states also adhere to a legal concept known as the "felony murder rule," under which a person commits first-degree murder if any death (even an accidental one) results from the commission of certain violent felonies -- usually arson, burglary, kidnapping, rape, or robbery.

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Second-degree murder in most States is ordinarily defined as 1) an intentional killing that is not premeditated or planned, nor committed in a reasonable "heat of passion" or 2) a killing caused by dangerous conduct and the offender's obvious lack of concern for human life.

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Third-degree murder (most always called Manslaughter)

In most States if a murder does not qualify by statute for first-degree murder,or second-degree murder. Then it may be classed as 3rd degree murder (Manslaughter) this occurs if mitigating factors were involved in the killing, such as adequate provocation by the victim, or the absence of intent or recklessness on the part of the defendant.
Usually describes pre-mediated (i.e.: pre-planned) murder.
In most states, first-degree murder is defined as an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim. For example, Dan comes home to find his wife in bed with Victor. Three days later, Dan waits behind a tree near Victor's front door. When Victor comes out of the house, Dan shoots and kills him. Most states also adhere to a legal concept known as the "felony murder rule," under which a person commits first-degree murder if any death (even an accidental one) results from the commission of certain violent felonies -- usually arson, burglary, kidnapping, rape, and robbery. For example, Dan and Connie rob Victor's liquor store, but as they are fleeing, Victor shoots and kills Dan. Under the felony murder rule, Connie can be charged with first-degree murder for Dan's death

From: criminal.findlaw.com

Answer 2

must be A person

Kills and individual

without lawful justification

with intent to that individual or another

known act will cause death

causes death or harmful to

Answer 3

Murder is defined as the intentional unlawful malicious killing of a human being by another.

An accidental killing is not murder. A killing in self defense is not unlawful, nor is executing a condemned man. A death between soldiers in combat is still governed by law (laws of land Combat) but is generally not unlawful. You cannot murder an animal. The murderer must have intended to do evil to the other person.