A2559 — Expands the definition of the offense of murder in the first degree to include murder occurring after an attempt to commit certain sexual offenses

A2559 — Expands the definition of the offense of murder in the first degree to include murder occurring after an attempt to commit certain sexual offenses · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the penal law to expand the definition of murder in the first degree. Specifically, it adds a new provision (subdivision 1-a) stating that a person is guilty of murder in the first…Open in Informed Citizenry