yes euthanasia is still a crime in most states
No it's not. In fact, Netherlands is the first country which legalized euthanasia. There are very strict rules for euthanasia. And sometimes it's considered a crime. Euthanasia is only legal when someone has to suffer forever and many doctors agree with it. So it's hard to get it in the Netherlands.
* Euthanasia is a crime in most States with the exception of Oregon and Washington, but Texas, Minnesota and a few other States are trying to accept Euthanasia into their States. It's not a crime to the person that is ill if that individual has a long-term painful illness where they will not get better and want to die with dignity. Often doctors keep patients alive due to the Hippocratic Oath, but more and more doctors are 'for' Euthanasia. Some people are against it because of their religious beliefs. One day in the not too distant future Euthanasia will be an individuals right to decide upon.
Euthanasia is against the law in the UK and, depending on the circumstances, will either be treated as the criminal offence of 'murder' or of 'manslaughter'. Assisted suicide is also a criminal offence under the Suicide Act.
Not in most countries nowadays. Great Britain law used to consider suicide a 'crime' but repealed that law some 50 years ago. US law does not consider it a crime, although some States do consider attempts at suicide a criminal act but rarely prosecute, and never in case of terminal illness. Aiding and abetting at suicide however is a crime in many countries since this covers the very sensitive field of euthanasia. Many (Western) countries now have whole sets of rules and regulations regarding this.
Euthanasia can affect patients who may consider it as an option to end their suffering, as well as their families who may have to make difficult decisions about end-of-life care. Healthcare providers involved in administering or considering euthanasia may also be impacted emotionally, morally, and legally. Additionally, society at large may be affected by debates surrounding ethical, legal, and moral implications of euthanasia.
True crime is based on real crimes as opposed to fiction.
Many religions consider that the decision about the time for death should be left to the deity of that religion.
The taking of a human life is murder. Murder is a crime. The trial will be in a criminal court and the sentence will be appropriate to any conviction.
This fully depends on where it is committed: voluntary euthanasia is legal in some countries and U.S. States.
No. That just drives it underground.
Death without Berial.