Murder is committed where an act of the accused causing death which was done with either:
- Reckless indifference to human life
- An intention to kill or do grievous bodily harm
- Whilst attempting or during or after the commission of an offence
Murder is an offence under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The maximum penalty is imprisonment for the term of the person’s natural life.
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Standard non-parole period
If the victim was a police officer, emergency services worker, correctional officer, judicial officer, council law enforcement officer, health worker, teacher, community worker, or public official and the offence arose because of the victim’s occupation there is a standard non-parole period of 25 years.
If the victim was a child under 18 years of age there is a standard non-parole period of 25 years.
In all other cases there is a standard non-parole period of 20 years.
Sentence
A lengthy sentence of imprisonment would be expected in any conviction for murder.
If the culpability is extreme the law provides that a life sentence is mandatory.
For the full range of penalties that can be imposed, see our Sentencing Options page.
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