Section 565.076 – Domestic assault in the fourth degree, penalty.
Effective – 28 Aug 2017, 2 histories 565.076. Domestic assault in the fourth degree, penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of domestic assault in the fourth degree if the act involves a domestic victim, as the term “domestic victim” is defined under section 565.002, and: (1) The person attempts to cause or recklessly […]
Section 565.079 – Prior and persistent assault offenders — definitions — sentencing — procedure at trial — evidence of prior convictions, proof, how heard — sentencing.
Effective – 01 Jan 2017 565.079. Prior and persistent assault offenders — definitions — sentencing — procedure at trial — evidence of prior convictions, proof, how heard — sentencing. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) “Assault offense”, the offenses of murder in the first degree, murder in the second […]
Section 565.030 – Trial procedure, first degree murder.
Effective – 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories 565.030. Trial procedure, first degree murder. — 1. Where murder in the first degree is charged but not submitted or where the state waives the death penalty, the submission to the trier and all subsequent proceedings in the case shall proceed as in all other criminal cases. 2. […]
Section 565.032 – Evidence to be considered in assessing punishment in first degree murder cases for which death penalty authorized.
Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 565.032. Evidence to be considered in assessing punishment in first degree murder cases for which death penalty authorized. — 1. In all cases of murder in the first degree for which the death penalty is authorized, the judge in a jury-waived trial shall consider, or shall include in […]
Section 565.033 – Person under eighteen, sentencing — factors to be considered, jury instructions.
Effective – 13 Jul 2016 565.033. Person under eighteen, sentencing — factors to be considered, jury instructions. — 1. A person found guilty of murder in the first degree who was under the age of eighteen at the time of the commission of the offense shall be sentenced to a term of life without eligibility […]
Section 565.034 – Person under eighteen, written notice filed to seek life without parole, procedure — withdrawal — trial procedure — required findings.
Effective – 13 Jul 2016 565.034. Person under eighteen, written notice filed to seek life without parole, procedure — withdrawal — trial procedure — required findings. — 1. If the state intends to seek a sentence of life without eligibility for probation or parole for a person charged with murder in the first degree who […]
Section 565.035 – Supreme court to review all death sentences, procedure — powers of court — assistant to court authorized, duties.
Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 565.035. Supreme court to review all death sentences, procedure — powers of court — assistant to court authorized, duties. — 1. Whenever the death penalty is imposed in any case, and upon the judgment becoming final in the trial court, the sentence shall be reviewed on the record […]
Section 565.040 – Death penalty, if held unconstitutional, resentencing procedure.
Effective – 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories 565.040. Death penalty, if held unconstitutional, resentencing procedure. — 1. In the event that the death penalty provided in this chapter is held to be unconstitutional, any person convicted of murder in the first degree shall be sentenced by the court to life imprisonment without eligibility for probation, […]
Section 565.050 – Assault, first degree, penalty.
Effective – 01 Jan 2017, 2 histories 565.050. Assault, first degree, penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of assault in the first degree if he or she attempts to kill or knowingly causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to another person. 2. The offense of assault in the first degree is […]
Section 565.052 – Assault, second degree, penalty.
Effective – 01 Jan 2017 565.052. Assault, second degree, penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of assault in the second degree if he or she: (1) Attempts to kill or knowingly causes or attempts to cause serious physical injury to another person under the influence of sudden passion arising out of adequate cause; […]