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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being:
1. With malice aforethought, either express or implied;
2. Caused by a controlled substance which was sold, given, traded or otherwise made available to a person in violation of chapter 453 of NRS; or
3. Caused by a violation of NRS 453.3325.
The unlawful killing may be effected by any of the various means by which death may be occasioned.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 15. Crimes and Punishments § 200.010. “Murder” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-15-crimes-and-punishments/nv-rev-st-200-010/
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