Reinstating the death penalty for capital murder in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire HB1749 reinstates the death penalty for capital murder offenses. The bill amends the state's criminal code to allow for the death penalty as a sentencing option for capital murder, replacing the previous mandatory life imprisonment without parole. The legislation outlines specific aggravating and mitigating factors for the jury to consider during sentencing. Aggravating factors include the defendant's prior convictions, the heinous nature of the crime, and the defendant's role in the offense.
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