Capital crimes The following aggravating circumstances constitute capital murder in the state of Arizona:[1]prior conviction for which a sentence of life imprisonment or death was imposable;prior serious offense involving the use or threat of violence;grave risk of death to others;procurement of murder by payment or promise of payment;commission of murder for pecuniary gain;murder committed in an especially heinous, cruel, or depraved manner;murder committed while in custody;multiple homicides;murder of a victim under 15 years of age or of a victim 70 years of age or older; andmurder of a law enforcement officer.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 12:44:12 +0000
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